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FiiO expands its line-up with K17 Headphone Amp, which provides a lot of features and connectivity that raise the price, but should please any headphone fan. 2024 was a very busy year for the ...

To kick off 2025, the Chinese manufacturer has revealed its first full-sized music streamer alongside a new headphone amplifier and a fresh-from-the-oven portable music player. Let's start with that ...

Here’s a look back at the best new amplifiers, media streamers, receivers and portable digital media player released in 2024 that can upgrade any home audio or Hi-Fi setup in 2025.

The Cyrus 40 AMP is everything we want in a modern Cyrus integrated amplifier. It’s well-built, fully equipped, looks smart and sounds excellent Optional 40 PSU power supply is effective but pricey ...

Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more Welcome to the Year in Review, where we’re rewinding the clock on an entire year’s ...

Most audio devices have one built-in already, but if you’re a keen-eared listener looking for a sonic upgrade, the DACs below have the power to amp up the detail, bass and volume. From pocket-sized ...

The HiFiMAN SERENADE Wireless DAC/Headphone Amplifier offers lossless streaming over Wi-Fi for $200 less than its predecessor. From Dr. Fang Bian, President and CEO, HIFIMAN Electronics: “The addition ...