The AK HC5 is the size of a lighter but there's nothing small about its specification. It pairs the AK4499EX DAC, previously used in the elite Astell & Kern SP4000 Hi-Res Audio player, with the ...

It's the last one that's most relevant here, because Fiio's sub-brand Snowsky has just unveiled a new super-cheap hi-res ...

To listen to Hi-Res audio on Windows, you’ll need compatible audio files (like FLAC or DSD), a Hi-Res-capable output device (preferably wired), updated audio drivers, and a player like AIMP or ...

Fiio M21 is a high-resolution digital audio player made for music lovers who want premium sound quality on the go. Designed to be versatile and powerful, the M21 works not just as a standalone player ...

FiiO equips the Snowsky Disc with dual headphone outputs, including a 3.5mm single-ended jack and a 4.4mm balanced output.

One of my very favourite audio devices was the 6th generation iPod nano, a tiny digital music player consisting of a ...

While there’s been a modest revival in dedicated audio players, most listeners — including many discerning audiophiles — are streaming music straight from their smartphones. And why not? Android ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. If you’ve ever fancied buying a digital audio player so you ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The new HIDIZS AP80 MAX PRO digital audio player is not ...

Qobuz Connect launches this week, bringing seamless high-res audio streaming to HEOS and a wide range of devices, outshining TIDAL with smoother integration. HEOS is Denon and Marantz’s app-based ...

Now, SteelSeries is back with an even higher-end model, the $600 Arctis Nova Elite. It comes with redesigned carbon fiber drivers, a more capable four-source base station and hi-res wireless audio ...