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Wired or Wireless DAC?

B60R / B&W DM630i
I'm auditioning an Audioengine D2 for the weekend. For $600, it is a Plug & Play device that does what it says. I have no complaints about setup or ease of use.
My question is, as my amp is about 30' (wired, 15' LOS) from computer, wouldn't I get better bang for the buck with a long USB and a higher end DAC (used)?
Please give any/all suggestions for DACs/USB cables/etc as I had stalled out for over 10 years and had no idea digital had come this far!
alienqueen

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alienqueen OP
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Yes, thank you for the data. As it is close to (over) the limit and I am looking for Best Bang for the Buck, I was wondering if I am bending over nickles to pick up a penny?

Someone may have run a long USB and is able to report results, is my hope.
alienqueen OP
17 posts
 
I ended up purchasing the D2. It was Plug & Play and I have been able to move on (J River, WAV v FLA v AIFF, etc)
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