Sound Blaster E5 review: This portable DAC and headphone amp is an audio powerhouse

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. The E5 is a portable, battery-powered DAC (digital-to-analog converter), USB audio device, headphone amp, and mo...