Choosing a DAC: The Chipset Guide

Choosing a DAC: The Chipset behind the Sound The figures in Part 2, such as 120 dB SNR and 0.0001%…

Understanding DAC Specs in 1 Minute

Open a product page for new audio gear and you’ll usually meet a wall of numbers and units. When you’re…

What is a DAC? The First Gear to Buy

I’m still learning my way around audio. Swapping equipment has helped me understand how sound is converted, and I’ve gathered…

How Tangzu Sancai Brass Fixes N5005 Fit

A change of ear tips can affect both fit and the perceived density of an earphone’s sound. I’ve recently been…

Don’t Get Fooled by Laptop CPU Names

Laptop and tablet specifications can be hard to untangle. The names differ between manufacturers, but the confusion doesn’t end there:…

Why the Hori Slime PS4 Pad is Unforgettable

After using a lot of equipment, a few objects stay in your memory for reasons that have little to do…

Ubuntu Linux: Turning an Old Laptop

Monthly cloud bills and unreliable free tiers eventually pushed me toward a server of my own. After running into Google…

Are 16cm Big Fans Trending? Reviewing

Are larger 16cm fans catching on? Trying the Foldy 100-speed fan As summers get hotter, I keep looking for a…

Why the Mammoth75 Remains My Daily Driver

The WuqueStudio Mammoth75 has held the main position on my black desk longer than any other keyboard. I’ve used plenty…

Can the $35 DUNU Titan X deliver high-end sound quality?

Can the $35 DUNU Titan X deliver high-end sound quality? Affordable IEMs are improving quickly, making it harder for any…

ABKO ACH105 Review: A Quiet Mech Keyboard for Office Workers

There are plenty of mechanical keyboards to choose from, but fewer combine a solid feel, restrained looks, and quiet enough…

LEGO 21065 Sagrada Família: The Truth Behind the 1.16 Million KRW Price and 10,000+ Piece Scale

Browsing this year’s second-half LEGO lineup, I stopped at a model I couldn’t quite take in at first. A structure…