Do you need a DAC if you already have a receiver?
Do you need a DAC if you have a receiver? No, every modern AV receiver already contains a built-in DAC that handles digital-to-analog conversion. An external DAC only improves sound …
Hi-Res audio file formats explained: FLAC, WAV, ALAC, MQA and more
If you’ve browsed a streaming service’s settings or shopped for a DAC, you’ve seen terms like FLAC, WAV, ALAC, and MQA. These are audio file formats, and they determine how …
What is BluOS? The best streaming platform for audiophiles
If you’ve been shopping for streaming amplifiers or wireless speakers in the hi-fi space, you’ve probably seen the BluOS logo. It shows up on products from NAD, Bluesound, DALI, Monitor …
NAD C 3030 and C 3030S bring back vintage HiFi
NAD has expanded its Classic Series with two new integrated amplifiers that look like they were pulled straight from a 1970s hi-fi rack. The C 3030 and C 3030S take …
Samsung expands 2026 audio lineup with new soundbars and Wi-Fi speakers
Samsung has announced a broad expansion of its home audio ecosystem for 2026, introducing new soundbars, Wi-Fi speakers, and smarter multi-device audio features designed to work more tightly across its …
Tribit PocketGo vs JBL Go 4: Which budget speaker delivers better value?
The Tribit PocketGo outperforms the JBL Go 4 with better battery life, more powerful output, and advanced waterproofing at a lower price point. The Tribit PocketGo and JBL Go 4 …
Tribit Pocket Go brings Bluetooth 6.0 and MicroSD playback to the budget sector
Portable audio usually relies on “trickle-down” technology. Tribit’s latest release suggests otherwise. In the budget Bluetooth speaker market, we typically expect last year’s tech wrapped in a new colorway. Tribit …
Connected Fidelity launches CF-1010 9-Inch tonearm
UK-based Connected Fidelity has introduced the CF-1010, a 9-inch tonearm that uses titanium construction and precision bearing design, priced at £3,499. The arm is available to order now, either as …
SourcePoint V10 Master Edition from MoFi and Andrew Jones
MoFi Electronics just launched a new series of loudspeakers in collaboration with the legendary speaker designer Andrew Jones. This series includes the SourcePoint V10 Master Edition loudspeakers, MoFi’s new flagships. …
AudioEngine launches new HXL portable headphone amplifier and DAC
AudioEngine, the Texas-based independent audio company known for its sound-first engineering, just released the HXL, a powerful headphone amplifier and DAC that is compact, portable, and doesn’t require any batteries …