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  1. Spitfirejoe

    USB input to AVR worthwhile?

    Looking to update the Audio Video Receiver in my home theater. I kinda know the features I MUST have, but I'm confused as to whether or not the rear panel USB input port found on some AVRs is actually useful. I have thousands of CDs ripped to FLAC (and mp3 for loading on my phone) and stored on...
  2. OrphicTrench

    Where to download USB drivers for Marantz integrated amp (DAC)

    Hello! I'm trying to download the USB driver for my newly (second hand) acquired Marantz PM7005 integrated amp and the link on their website doesn't seem to work. I tried the internet archive and that didn't work either. Any idea where I could get it? I'm looking for the windows version. Thanks...
  3. F

    WiiM Ultra USB: possible to play an external DVD/CD player via USB?

    Per the title: I have a WiiM ultra, and it has a USB in/out port (which is powered). Is it possible to connect and play a DVD/CD optical drive (an external drive) via the WiiM's USB port? Or will it only play media from a solidstate type drive? Im wanting to use the external optical drive as...
    • Fisten
    • Thread
    • cd transport optical drive usb wiim ultra
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: DACs
  4. T

    Need expert advice on mitigating the harmful effects of digital/compressed sound (mostly voices)

    I'm a professional conference and business interpreter, and some of my work is now remote/online. The sound I have to work with is often compressed and not professional, and at times simply poor. I rarely have the chance to advise participants what equipment and settings to use (e.g. on Zoom)...
  5. hjdca

    McIntosh Transport, USB Stick, Media Server for best audio SACD (DSD, .dsf)?

    Hello Audiophiles, I ripped all my SACDs to a 1 TB USB stick and a media server. They are DSD .dsf files now. I have an MCT500 that feeds into a D150 that feeds into a C2300 that feeds into two monoblock MC275 that control a pair of Wilson W/P 8. The DSD data is going to the D150 directly...
  6. Y

    Standalone USB and BT device

    Greetings from the sunny PNW. I've separated my 2-channel system from my HT, though they share the same stand. The 2-channel consists of TT to Vincent Pho8 to Schiit SYS to Rotel 990 to Swan 3.1. I want to also use this system for listening to CDs that I transferred to USB thumb drives before...
  7. C Hart

    Bought my first DAC

    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...
    • C Hart
    • Thread
    • cheap ess sabre usb
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: DACs
  8. S

    Will I get audio if I buy a USB A male to USB C female adapter and attach a USB C to 3.5MM dongle?

    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...
  9. microContOer

    ADC with USB output

    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...
  10. TSmith8605

    Macbook Pro -> USB -> C47, nothing happens?

    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...
  11. Cantonboy

    HRT MusicStreamer HD

    Hi guys! Does anyone have experience with this USB DAC? What do you think about this DAC? http://www.hirestech.com/product/?pid=116
    • Cantonboy
    • Thread
    • dac hrt musicstreamer usb usb dac
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DACs
  12. screenersam

    What MP3 Player will sync with car stereo?

    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.
  13. L

    My DIY USB data/power isolation Y cable.

    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.
    • Lossless
    • Thread
    • 5 volt cable dac data power splitter usb wall wart
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: DIY
  14. jozeppy26

    Macbook Pro & Topping D30 DAC USB Problem

    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...
    • jozeppy26
    • Thread
    • apple d30 dac mac macbook mojave osx topping topping d30 usb
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: DACs
  15. Andrew Heck

    Linux PC As Source To DAC, Help Please

    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...
  16. D

    Connectivity: USB DAC vs. network connection (wifi or ethernet)

    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...
    • Dolby2020
    • Thread
    • dac dragonfly network connectivity spotify usb yamaha r-n303 yamaha r-s202 youtube
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: DACs
  17. Jeff Garand

    Cambridge audio usb to 12v trigger

    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.
    • Jeff Garand
    • Thread
    • 12v trigger cxn hca-2 usb
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DACs
  18. Kahoona

    USB drive in car audio has crazy glitch. Help if you can please.

    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...
  19. Hauxon

    NAD PP3/PP4 Phono preamp USB out to a dac

    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...
    • Hauxon
    • Thread
    • dac m51 nad phono preamp pp3 pp4 usb
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DACs
  20. C

    Topping D30 DAC and A30 Headphone Amp on sale on Massdrop

    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...
  21. C

    Laptop to Integrated amp's built in DAC (USB to SPDIF) under $200

    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...
    • cvt01
    • Thread
    • amp dac integrated spdif usb yamaha
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: DACs
  22. denniswilson

    C50 USB Question

    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...
  23. Strix

    Outdoor setup- help needed.

    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...
    • Strix
    • Thread
    • amp audio lure owl monitoring speakers usb
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY
  24. ClayTune

    My brand new Numark turntable arrived (please help with set-up)

    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...
    • ClayTune
    • Thread
    • numark dj turntable turntable set up usb
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Turntables
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