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I'm a freelance journalist with bylines in Bon Appetit, The Maple, Soundguys, Android Authority, and Pocket-lint. I love writing about food, technology, the internet, politics, and more.

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Expensive DACs are pointless in 2026, get a good amplifier instead

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By Jorge Aguilar Verified, Sam Smart Verified
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Most people chasing better audio head straight for a DAC upgrade. It's the obvious move when your music sounds flat or cluttered, and the marketing around premium converters makes it easy to believe you're leaving quality on the table by using the chip built into your motherboard. The thing is, that chip is almost certainly not your problem, but your amplifier is a different story.
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6 AV receiver settings you may have screwed up

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By Sam Smart Verified
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AV receivers can be finicky or hard to understand at first, so it's easy to mess a thing up or two during setup. Here are some settings to check if you're having any audio problems in your home theater. Improper room correction calibration While calibration tools for your AV receiver are incredibly handy in theory, it's very easy to mess it up.
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This Is How You Should Store Your Headphones Original

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By Sam Smart Verified
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Storing headphones properly is important for longevity. Avoid heat, dust, and moisture to prevent internal damage. Use carrying cases when you're transporting headphones to keep them safe. Storing your headphones might be the last thing on your mind, but keeping them out of harm's way is more important than you might think. Here's what you should know about storing your headphones.
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