Just bought some Sennheiser headphones with 1/4' plug which this has so won't need adapter. I have nearly 0% files more than 24/96 and majority are 16/44 lossless.Īudinst HUD MX-1. I think either the Firestone or VLinkII would be fine so I'll read on to make my choice between them. Now, however, I am just wanting to get highest quality output via USB from my MacBook Pro to a Toslink/Optical Digital end. Now the fog is clearing.Originally I 'was' looking for a true DAC to get analog high-res output into a traditional analog stereo setup. It makes both sound noticable better, especially in soundstage and imaging. I Upgraded the Fiio to a DragonFly DAC/Headphone amp but still use the Vlink in a main system and use the Firestone to clean up the Jitter from an Airport Express or Apple TV in a secondary system. Firestone is here: : Firestone Audio Bravo USB to S/DIF - Silver: Electronics Digital Audio Review by John Darko » Firestone Audio Bravo 24/96 Digital ProcessorĪll of these are available on Amazon and other various online retailers. Musical Fidelity V-Link USB-S/PDIF converter | įirestone Audio Bravo. The Latest Must Have: The Fiio E10 USB DAC/Amp -updated- | Headfonia About $60 This does Digital to Analog conversion AND USB to Digital Coax. I've used these 3 and thought they are worth the $$:įiio E10. Hi Starbux48- Are you looking for a DAC (USB in, RCA Analog out) or a USB Converter (USB in, TOSLINK or Digital Coax out)? With a USB converter, you will still need a DAC to convert the Digital signal to analog. Most I have found have Coaxial digital (S/PDIF?) outputs only.

Anyone know of anywhere I can order such a device close to $100 to $125? Can't afford much more than that. I know they exist but I am on extremely limited budget.

Usb to digital optical converter