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iFi's newest hi-res headphone DAC squeezes into a tiny USB-C-to-earbuds cable — just add IEMs

By Tom Bedford Published

The iFi Go cable manages to fit a DAC/headphone amp into one small cable, which you can use on your phone or laptop.

DACs
A screenshot of the YM Pro hi-res audio player for Mac
This new free 'bit-perfect' Hi-Res Audio player for Mac was apparently a 'nightmare' to make

By Carrie Marshall Published

YM Pro is a Mac music player that bypasses the system mixer and communicates directly with your DAC

DACs
IKEA Badkruka
IKEA's cheap new Bluetooth speaker has Spotify Tap and stereo pairing

By David Nield Published

The IKEA Badkruka Bluetooth speaker brings with it easy Spotify integration, stereo pairing, and EQ settings.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
Apple teased a 'personal hub' at its event, but didn't launch a HomePod mini 2, and I'm mad

By Becky Scarrott Published

A 'hub' but no HomePod mini 2, Apple? That just doesn't seem right… 

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
The Sennheiser HD 660S2 leaning against a concrete block next to the iFi Zen DAC 3, with the wire not plugged in.
I didn't need this DAC to get top-tier sound from my wired cans — but here's why you likely still do

By Josh Russell Published

I complemented my Sennheiser HD 660S2 cans with the excellent iFi Zen DAC 3 and discovered that not every device benefits from a discrete DAC.

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Headphones
Q Acoustics M40 HD on blue TR buying guide background
The best stereo speakers

By Becky Scarrott Last updated

Buying Guide The best stereo speakers to deck out your home audio system.

Buying Guide
Skip the new Sonos hardware — these excellent older soundbars and headphones are now up to 20% off

By James Pickard Published

Sonos has cut the price of several of its best soundbars, headphones, and speakers by up to $100, so these are the 4 top deals I'd buy if you want to save money and skip the newly announced tech.

Soundbars
Sonos Beam Ultra, Sonos Ace Ultra, Tom Conrad
I think Sonos just fully solved home audio, mostly by doing exactly what we want — even with AI

By Lance Ulanoff Published

Sonos unveiled a new platform and "Fabric" to weave together Sonos hardware (old and new) and software in a way that not only works, but could finally make home audio the experience of our dreams.

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Speakers
Multiple Sony ULT Tower speakers stacked on top of one another
I tried Sony's new ULT Tower party speakers, and they shook me to my core — here's everything you need to know about the striking new models

By Harry Padoan Published

The new Sony ULT Tower models offer devastating power, flashy looks, and broad connectivity options.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
Exclusive: Sonos CEO Tom Conrad talks its new 'OS', Ace Ultra headphones and Beam Ultra soundbar

By Matt Bolton Published

Sonos is turning its software into an 'OS', and the CEO explains what that means for updates — and talks about how the new features offer something for AI fans and skeptics.

Multi-Room
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