On its own, your computer can't make a sound. Digital data from audio and video files needs to be turned into something that our ears can hear, and this requires specialized hardware and sophisticated ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Brent Butterworth Brent Butterworth is a writer dedicated to audio gear. He ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You've probably heard the arguments that digital music — or at least CD-quality digital music — is inherently flawed compared to all-analog ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The SP4000 is the brand's first DAP that runs a full ...

You can call it J-Tech Digital, or you can call it Monoprice Blackbird…. Under either name, this is a fine four-input/one-output HDMI switcher for your entertainment center. Soundbars with one or a ...

A&K’s portable players have always had an angular design, with radically chamfered edges and triangular accents, but the new $1,299 Kann Max might be its most muscular-looking model to date. Under its ...

My gaming PC has been running Windows 10 x64 since the alpha stage. It is now running a fully updated, non-insider programme Anniversary update build. Over the last couple of weeks, it has started to ...

Astell&Kern (A&K) has released a new version of its flagship portable digital audio player that is even more portable and more affordable. The A&K A&Ultima SP3000M takes virtually every feature found ...

Ok, something is definitely screwy--I tried running Dolby Digital from my Apple TV--when it was set to "auto" in the Apple TV setup, I got regular digital stereo; when I forced the Apple TV to output ...

Spotify adds Exclusive Mode for bit perfect desktop audio playback. Does this mean Spotify Lossless now rivals Apple Music, TIDAL, and Qobuz for sound quality?