QUAD has announced the 3CDT, a dedicated CD transport designed to partner with its recently launched QUAD 3 integrated amplifier. The new tray-loading transport (not a slot-loader) maintains the 3 ...

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. It’s getting ...

If you want to hear Apple Music’s lossless catalog the way it was meant to sound, you will need a little extra hardware. iPhones and most wireless headphones still have limitations when it comes to ...

Our favorite Dongle DACs in 2025 for audiophiles include models from Questyle, Audioengine, iFi and Campfire Audio. A Dongle DAC is a small adapter that connects between a wireless device and wired ...

The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio, a key valuation measure, is calculated by dividing the stock's most recent closing price by the sum of the diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for ...

Abstract: The nonlinearity of the multi-level digital-to-analog converter (DAC), arising from element mismatches, is a critical issue in the design of multi-bit Delta-Sigma modulators (DSMs). In this ...

Abstract: Digital-to-analog converters (DACs) find application in many systems, including communication transmitters and consumer electronics. Among various DAC realizations, the current-steering ...

However, the standout trend for 2025 is that many CD players now include digital inputs, allowing them to serve as DACs for ...

H1L: FLT - Filter select : Normal latency (Low) / Low latency (High) H2L: DEMP - De-emphasis control for 44.1kHz sampling rate: Off (Low) / On (High) H3L: XSMT - Soft mute control: Soft mute (Low) / ...