Audio out mini-jack of Mac Mini to SPDIF DAC


Is there a cable to connect the audio line out mini-jack of the Mac Mini to an SPDIF coaxial input of a DAC?

If there is, will the sound quality be almost comparable to the standard "USB out --> USB in" or "USB out --> USB to SPDIF converter --> SPDIF in" configuration?

Any advice would be appreciated.
ryder

Showing 1 response by dms1

I don't know of any cable that will do the job but I have used a M-Audio CO2 bi-directional converter box which costs around $50. I am sure that there are a number of other boxes out there that can do the job.

Not sure about the sound quality aspects as this was just a temporary solution for me. Lots of debate around the sound quality of various options but for right now I am happy with my glass optical cable from my mini mac to Bryston BDA-1.