DAC & Formats: ESS ES9039MSPRO; PCM 44.1–768 kHz (32-bit) and DSD 2.8–22.5 MHz (1-bit) via USB/I2S; Optical/Coax/AES to 192 kHz/24-bit; DoP256 (USB) and DoP64 (Optical/Coax/AES) ...

Paramount launches a $108B hostile bid to snatch Warner Bros. Discovery from Netflix, triggering a high-stakes battle ...

ONIX’s $439 Tocata XM2 DAP debuts with a balanced CS4308P DAC, 800 mW output, TIDAL streaming, LDAC support, and clean design ...

Pass Labs’ new HPA-1c refines the original with lower noise, a redesigned power supply, and stronger performance, but its $4,045 price puts it up against serious rivals from Bryston, Violectric, and ...

Our picks for the best dedicated headphone amplifiers for audiophiles includes Apos, Feliks Audio and STAX.

This session wasn’t just housekeeping; it signaled how aggressively Qobuz is moving to solidify its spot in the premium streaming landscape. Note: Some wording has been lightly edited for clarity and ...

ACTIVO Scoop feature a single 8mm dynamic driver, dual 6mm dynamic drivers, and dual balanced armatures, bringing Astell&Kern tech to an accessible price.

Our picks for the best desktop and portable DAC/Amps for audiophiles of 2025 include Burson Audio, JDS Labs, FiiO, iFi Audio ...

Astell&Kern ends 2025 with the new AK HC5 USB DAC featuring the AK4499EX and the STELLA reference IEMs developed with VOLK Audio and Michael Graves. $4,500 for the package.

IsoAcoustics upgrades, IsoTek power cleaning, Stranger Things mania, and the Great Weiner Resurrection—this Editor’s Round-Up dives into audio, culture, and hot dog chaos.

According to Sendy, Egret isn’t just another iteration. It’s the start of a new chapter in planar headphone engineering aimed at better accuracy, refinement, and long term listening comfort.