Guides

How to Set Up a Desktop DAC/Amp on Windows, Mac...

Quick answer: Connect your desktop DAC/amp (like the FiiO K11) to your computer or console with a USB cable, set it as the default audio output device, pick a sensible...

Do You Need a Balanced 4.4mm Connection? An Hon...

Quick answer: For portable gear, the real benefit of a balanced 4.4mm output is power, not magic sound quality. Most dongle DACs and DAPs deliver roughly two to four times...

How to Choose the Right Ear Tips for Your IEMs

Quick answer: Choose ear tips by testing the seal, not by guessing your size. Insert each size, play a bass-heavy track, and gently press the IEM inward — if bass...

How to Use a Dongle DAC With iPhone and Android

Quick answer: Plug the dongle DAC into your phone's USB-C port (iPhone 15 and newer, or any modern Android), connect wired headphones to the dongle's 3.5mm or 4.4mm jack, and...

Where to Buy Chi-Fi in the US: Linsoul vs HiFiG...

Quick answer: All three are legitimate places to buy Chi-Fi in the US. Linsoul is the veteran with the biggest catalog and Amazon US stock — the fastest route if...

FiiO JM21 vs Shanling M1 Plus: Which $200 DAP S...

Quick answer: Buy the FiiO JM21 if you stream: it's essentially a thin Android 13 phone with a 4.7-inch screen and a 700 mW balanced output. Buy the Shanling M1...