The Chord Alto landed in Berlin last week. It’s a headphone and loudspeaker amplifier born from Chord’s professional audio division, originally destined for studio engineers who need to monitor mixes ...

Class AB amplifiers have been around for a long time, and even with Class D designs becoming more common, there’s still a ...

Why do people buy Sonos systems? Especially when products like the Cambridge Audio AXA35 exist. I understand the appeal of wireless connectivity and the superiority of the Sonos app. Every audio brand ...

The Sonos Amp is the perfect marriage of Sonos’ exquisite multi-room audio technology and whichever passive loudspeakers you decide to drive with it. No one does multi-room audio better than Sonos, ...

So you've decided that you'd like to pick up a headphone amplifier. Like many things in the world of audio, deciding which to buy can be a rabbit hole of different designs, types, and price points. We ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, ...

The Burson Audio Funk Headphone Amplifier isn’t just a power source for your desktop. It’s a bag of tricks and flavors for any occasion. Some time back, I reviewed the Burson Audio Fun and Bang for my ...

The Dynasty ProAudio WSA-5RP-Plus wireless audio amplifier may fit in the palm of your hand, but make no mistake, this Mighty Mouse amp packs quite a punch. The two-piece kit comes with a wireless ...

Last week, we took a look at the Magni and Modi headphone amp and DAC combo from Schiit Audio. Today, we’re taking things one step further with the Asgard 3, complete with the AK4490 DAC module. It’s ...

The surest mark of your descent down the audiophile rabbit hole is the first time you start to seriously consider buying a dedicated headphone amplifier. It’s like a photography enthusiast looking ...

Periodic Audio’s Nickel headphone amp will elevate your smart device’s audio performance to rival some dedicated high-res digital audio players. Periodic Audio’s Nickel portable headphone amplifier ...