On the theory that the on-board chip does the processing and the computer supplies the power/controls, I got the cheapest USB DAC I could find. It sounds pretty flawless and the only installation was plugging in the cable. Volume at the output is variable up to about 2x what the Mac Mini...
I realize this is a confusing mess of a question... Sorry. Basically, I have a Windows 10 laptop with only USB A 3.0 ports and a broken headphone jack that I can't really afford to fix. I'd like USB A to C adapters for it anyway, just encase I need them for something else, since USB C only...
Hello,
I am currently trying to assemble a microphone. I am already working on the amplification to line-level, but I need to send it through USB to my pc (and it should recognize it as a microphone). I have seen many DACs with built-in USB input, but other than SPI and other protocols not...
I just got around to trying a USB connection from my MacBook Pro to my C47 for digital audio playback.
I got the optical link to work but I could not get the USB link to work. The MacBook does not see anything when the C47 is connected via USB. I turned on the USB input from the C47 setup menu...
my auto cd player won't play cds, but it has a usb port so I'm using it to play an old MP3 player.
the player is acting up and I need a new MP3 player that will sync with car stereo.
I've bought two that won't work.
can anyone recommend one? preferably under $20.
I was searching online for a cable that had 2 USB 2.0 male plugs that would split DATA to one and the POWER to another .I could then add an external power supply my Meridian Explorer2 DAC. I could not find such a thing so I made one and posted here along with my sound quality test results.
I currently am trying to connect a MacBook Pro Retina (2012) to a Topping D30 DAC via USB. I've had issues with USB audio ever since Apple release El Capitan. I'm currently running Mojave 10.14.3. My Mac won't recognize the DAC (it's not listed in system information or MIDI or as an audio...
Howdy friend, I have an old Dell running Linux that I want to use to stream Napster to my DAC without the interference of a sound card. I am not very tech savvy (I do have a go to guru, though). Let me ask the questions here...
1) What kind of network interface card would be best for this...
Apologies if this was addressed elsewhere on this forum. I'm setting an office/kitchen 2.0 system and haven't been able to find good answers on this. I'm considering picking up a new (or used) receiver, and not clear on whether I need a network receiver or a simple USB DAC (the one I'm looking...
I have a cambridge audio cxn and a Ps audio hca-2 .
The Hca-2 has an input for a12va trigger and there is none on the cxn. So, I tried, using the USB on the cxn to send 5 volt to the input trigger of the Hca-2. It works perfectly.
Hi,
I have had a problem playing USB music for perhaps 10 years and it is driving me nuts. You are my only hope Obiewan. Nobody else has had it as far as I can discern and nobody has ever had a way to stop it.
Problem:
During playback of music on a USB thumb-drive, while playing songs and in...
I did also ask this in the turntable forum but it might belong in here.
I have a NAD M51 dac/preamp and use it as a preamp in my system. It however is purely digital an has no analog inputs. That's ok for most of my listening (streaming audio and tv via HDMI). But I do have few hundred vinyl...
About 20% off for the combo,
Amazon price for D30 is $130, Massdrop $99 + 9 for shipping
Amazon price for A30 is $109, Massdrop $85 + 9 for shipping
Combined price on massdrop: $185 + 9 for shipping
I just ordered the DAC, this is the best review I found of the D30...
Can you help me find solution under $200 to connect Laptop to Integrated amp's built in DAC (USB to SPDIF)
I have a Yamaha A-S501 which has a built in DAC. It can decode files up to 24/192. It has COAX and Optical inputs. I want to play up to 24/194 files through my computer.
I would like to...
Is the USB display on my C50 supposed to show 32/192 all the time....no mater what music files I'm playing from my laptop? Even when nothing is playing it displays 32/192. Changing the settings in the McIntosh USB control panel plays music in slow motion. Not sure how its supposed to work...
Hey folks,
I'm looking to make an outdoor audio system that operates off a 12v battery. I'm hoping the system can put out 80-85 decibels at 2 meters and be able to run for 12 hour periods over multiple days. I'm also interested in getting an amp that has a built in USB port so it can charge an...
Hello guys,
I just recently purchased a Numark TT250 usb and (embarrassingly) I have no idea how far the counter weight is suppose to go on the tone-arm before it "counters" weight. I seriously have zero idea what I am doing and do not wish to mess anything up as a result.
Additionally there...