I'm looking for a device to add 5.1 surround to my PC. The AMD APU doesn't support 5.1 over HDMI for whatever reason, only stereo, or I'd use my normal HDMI optical audio extractor as usual. I have a ...

$319 hi-res desktop DAC/AMP with balanced/single-ended outputs, Bluetooth 5.4, USB, optical, coax, and I²S connectivity. After a short listening session with the HiFiMAN HE1000 Unveiled, eCoustics ...

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard serial interface between a computer and peripherals such as mouse, joystick, keyboard, headset, etc. The ADNK-2703 design guide describes how a ...

I just ordered an Audioengine A2 speaker set and additionally the D1 DAC. I was going to opt for the A2+ but they're $50 more and I won't be using the built in DAC...the D1 seems to overcome the ...

Creative has consistently made some of the most well-regarded PC speakers for decades now, with the Creative T20 being a favorite of ours for many years. At the top end of its current range of stereo ...

You can plug a seemingly infinite array of input devices into your Mac. Only a finite number of their controls will be recognized and work the way you want with macOS’s built-in USB drivers. In some ...

Kanto Audio is one of those brands I like to call, unassuming. The company makes very plain-looking speakers, but those speakers internals pack a punch. Many users would probably walk past them, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The new Ruark MR1 Mk3 wireless speakers now have a USB ...