Sound Blaster E5 review: This portable DAC and headphone amp is an audio powerhouse<article>
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Sound Blaster: the 20-year-old brand is a fond memory for some, an unknown quantity for others. How it resonates with you likely depends on how long you’ve on the gaming scene. But brand-owner Creative Labs has always been an audio company first and a gaming company second. And its passion for delivering great audio experiences at reasonable prices is manifest in the Sound Blaster E5.</p><p>
The E5 is a portable, battery-powered DAC (digital-to-analog converter), USB audio device, headphone amp, and more bundled into a relatively compact package. But don’t let its small size, 1/8-inch jacks, and Bluetooth connectivity fool you into thinking this is a low-fidelity box. The E5 is loaded with high-quality silicon, plus Creative’s own SB Axx1 audio processor and the software that goes with it.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/2691373/sound-blaster-e5-review-this-portable-dac-and-headphone-amp-is-an-audio-powerhouse.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>
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Sound Blaster E5 review: This portable DAC and headphone amp is an audio powerhouse
