SMSL’s $499 DL400 features the ES9039MSPRO DAC, 6W balanced power, LDAC support, and a reversible I2S/XLR interface. For a category that keeps evolving, the DL400 looks like another technically ...

In 2025, DACs under $1,000 deliver performance once reserved for flagship gear, making it easier than ever to build a truly high-value digital front end without stretching your budget.

Its newest component, the Toppping E50 II, is an external DAC that’s designed to pair with an external headphone amplifier, a ...

"Topping releases a new DAC" isn't really news: it makes loads of them, from the ultra-affordable D10s to the G5 portable headphone DAC/amp and premium D90 III Sabre. But the new E50 II is interesting ...

The DL400 is a high-powered desktop amp with impressive specification and a very competitive price tag. SMSL has developed a ...

If you're spending the winter months browsing for new hi-fi to buy, don't worry – you're not alone. Hi-fi is an expensive endeavour, which means we're always on the lookout for a bargain or two (or ...

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Abstract: This paper reports an 8-bit current steering-type cryogenic digital-to-analog converter (DAC) module using HLMC 40nm low-power (40LP) technology for fast qubit initialization in quantum ...

However, the standout trend for 2025 is that many CD players now include digital inputs, allowing them to serve as DACs for our streaming devices. In this list, that’s the bigger Shanling, the Rotel, ...

Abstract: The major challenge faced by modern compute-in-memory (CIM) designs is that they rely heavily on mixed-signal data converters such as digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and ...

How to measure and characterize the analog bandwidth for a receiver’s ADC. The ins and outs of the fundamental frequency-response measurement method. How to assemble the proper test setup. With analog ...