Tag: DAC
Fiio Q5 HiFi Bluetooth-Capable Portable DAC review: The value to beat
Fiio has been in the audio player game a long time. Its newest flagship DAC, the Q5, is based on the excellent X7 Mark II. So that means it sports an all-metal build, Balanced output, Bluetooth support, and of course, top-notch audio.
Fiio BTR1 Portable Wireless DAC Review – No headphone jack, no problem
It's been a year and a half since we've first seen the idea of a headphone jack-free smartphone implemented, with the iPhone 7. For...
LG V30 tipped to launch at IFA 2017 in Berlin
A recent report mainly focusing on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 also revealed the LG V30 might be unveiled sometime in October.
Well according to...
LG G6+ arrives with 128GB storage, premium audio and new colors
Last month we told you LG was gearing up to launch two new variants of the LG G6, the G6+, and the G6 Pro.
Well,...
The LG V20 has a Quad DAC for audiophile-level sound
LG recently announced that its newest flagship phone - the LG V20 - will have a Quad DAC (digital to analog converter).
What is a...
Audeze SINE headphone review: High-end on-ears, because why not?
You may have not heard of Audeze, and that's okay. The company makes some of the most premium (and expensive) headphones out there, specializing in...
Chord Mojo review: The mobile DAC to beat
In the world of HiFi audio, there are select manufacturers associated with undisputed excellence. Chord Electronics is one of those. Its specialty is the dedicated sound processor,...
HTC 10 announced! Snapdragon 820, 12MP UltraPixel camera, USB Type-C, and BoomSound Hi-Fi Edition
After a lengthy wait and a series of hints, we officially have the word on HTC's refreshed flagship for 2016, the HTC 10. If you...
FiiO X7 Android-powered digital audio player review
The growing desire for higher audio quality means that Android is showing more presence in the digital audio player (DAP) world. Folks may see...
JDS Labs C5D portable DAC review: Big things can come in small packages
JDS Labs is one of those manufacturers that are fantastic at what they do, but don't have to boast. It has its fans for...
Pioneer XDP-100R Android Audio Player review: Break free from mediocre sound
You know, I found myself at a crossroads. I wanted better audio on the go, but wasn't sure the best way to get there....
iFi Micro iDSD mobile DAC review: Go big or go home
I love how DACs come in all different shapes and sizes today. They've historically been reserved for the niche audiophile market, but as of...
LG G5 vs LG V10: What has changed, and was it for the better?
Many would have thought that the LG V10 was a preview on what was to come of the LG G5. But scratch that. Today, LG dropped...
Galaxy S7 photo leaks show refinement to familiar designs
The unveiling of Samsung's latest Galaxy handsets is fast approaching, but if you're too antsy to wait, thankfully leakers have our backs. Today, we've...
Use this LG V10 “DAC Fix” workaround to enable Hi-Fi through any music app
If you're a V10 user and love that LG baked in Hi-Fi audio output, it's likely that you're bothered by the fact that the...