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Apogee Mini DAC: Connection questions

I have recently purchased an Apogee Mini DAC. It sounds incredible. I bought the non-USB version and am connecting it to my computer via a U24 Waveterminal card. I have a couple of questions:

1. Would I get a better sound if I purchased the USB card unit for the Mini-DAC? Or is the sound better going from a quality external card like the U24.

2. I am currently using a glass toslink to connect the mini dac to my waveterminal. I have heard people say coax is better, but others have said toslink is better when computers are involved. Any insights?

Thanks.

dshea
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dshea_32665 OP
28 posts
 
Hugo,

Sorry one more question. Did you ever mess with the inner unit adjustments for the XLR output, or did you use the factory default?

cheers,
dshea
audioodyssey
18 posts
 
Try a 12V lead acid battery on the Mini-DAC. I put one on mine and the difference is HUGE versus the stock wall wart.
dshea_32665 OP
28 posts
 
Bought two last week. You are right, the difference is significant! Thanks for the advice, I remembered reading your earlier posts.

cheers,
pardales
652 posts
 
I am getting one of these too. Is there anyone who makes an audiophile grade USB cord? I have seen that Belkin offers a gold plated USB....am I being silly?
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onhwy61
5,217 posts
 
Yes, you're being silly, but the difference in price is trivial, so go for it.
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