It’s common knowledge, at least among people that care about such things, that portable devices like MP3 players, phones and tablets are more than a little lacking when it comes to audio quality.  Compressed audio can only give you so much quality, after all.  If you’re really that attached to playing music from your iPad through an otherwise impressive speaker system, Antelope has a solution – the $3,900 Zodiac Gold iPad DAC.

Sony's new music service is sure to please music lovers that want access to their entire collection across a wide range of devices.  It's called "Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity" and it's available now.

Audiophiles with a love for convenience are faced with a challenge when it comes to the iPod and iPhone.  Sure, Apple's products are a great way to get access to your music on the go, but the sound quality is somewhat lacking – especially when paired with most iPod docks.

NuVo's Music Port began shipping earlier this year and it's been quite a success for the company.  The new Music Port Elite takes what the original does and improves upon it significantly.