Audio Engine HXL portable DAC recommendation

The second edition of the 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features both tech and lifestyle picks from Jeff Gamet, "Pilot Pete" Harmon, and Chuck Joiner. (Part 1)

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Chapters:

[0:00] Holiday Gift Guide kickoff [1:39] Panel introductions [3:05] Audio Engine HXL portable DAC [8:27] Kindle Oasis reading pick [14:25] Alex Tech cord wrap organizer [19:05] Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow graphic novel [23:30] Nespresso milk frother [26:13] VESA-mounted universal TV legs

Links:

"Pilot Pete" Harmon:

Kindle Oasis 10th Gen - Kindle Oasis - Water Proof / Blue Light Adjustable https://amzn.to/4oO51L9

Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Frother - Hot or cold milk foam for coffee / hot chocolatehttps://amzn.to/440bVoz

Jeff Gamet:

Adioenfine HXL portable DAC https://amzn.to/48nSo3F

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow https://amzn.to/486TSy3

Chuck Joiner

Alex Tech 25ft - 1/4 inch Cord Protector Wire Loom Tubing Cable Sleeve Split Sleeving For USB Cable Power Cord Audio Video Cable https://amzn.to/4pkbEF5

TAVR Universal Table Top TV Stand Mount for 27 30 32 37 40 43 47 50 55 60 65 Inch LCD LED Flat/Curved Screen TVs, Height Adjustable TV Legs, Strong TV Base Holds up to 88 lbs, Max VESA 800x500mm https://amzn.to/4oawWUH

Guests:

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

"Pilot Pete" Harmon is a professional avaitor, co-host of MacGeek Gab and co-host of So There I Was. He can be reached on X as @PilotPete.

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