Check out the USB DACs from HRT. I got an HRT Streamer II, which bested my Bel Canto DAC2, and then decided to go for the HRT Pro. If your speakers have balanced inputs then you could go with a Pro which is a balanced design using mini-XLR outputs. But pay attention to volume control. The pro itself does not have volume control. You could use the volume control in iTunes, but that may not be ideal.
New to DACs: Please Help
Hi Audiogoners,
I am new to the whole DAC scene. I used to have a full 5.1 set up a few years back and have since paired things down.
My current set up is straight from my computer. I am running a pair of high end M-Audio active speakers (DSM2) from my Mac Pro which is running all lossless files in iTunes.
As a temporary solution I have used a Y cable from my mini speaker jack out to the analog 1/4" on the speakers.
I would like a DAC that will provide a great deal of listening enjoyment, and give my sound an organic quality to it. I have been looking at the Apogee Mini-Dac, Apogee Duet, and just saw a Muisc Hall Tube DAC listed on CL in my area. I would like to get something soon, and have no clue which direction to go.
Thank you!
I am new to the whole DAC scene. I used to have a full 5.1 set up a few years back and have since paired things down.
My current set up is straight from my computer. I am running a pair of high end M-Audio active speakers (DSM2) from my Mac Pro which is running all lossless files in iTunes.
As a temporary solution I have used a Y cable from my mini speaker jack out to the analog 1/4" on the speakers.
I would like a DAC that will provide a great deal of listening enjoyment, and give my sound an organic quality to it. I have been looking at the Apogee Mini-Dac, Apogee Duet, and just saw a Muisc Hall Tube DAC listed on CL in my area. I would like to get something soon, and have no clue which direction to go.
Thank you!