What are some examples of good USB converters? Can I expect decent results with USB out > USB converter > non-USB DAC?
Thanks!
Thanks!
How important is direct USB connection into DAC?
My current system is PC (Windows XP 2000, service pack 3) out to Behringer U-Control UCA202 via captive USB; stereo analog RCAs from Behringer out to Parasound analog pre-amp into NAD 2 x 90W amp. Speakers are Polk M50 floorstanders and Sony 100w x 10" sub. AOL Radio and my library of downloads sound great, but I know it would sound better if I added a 24/192 DAC.
If I get a USB DAC, I can eliminate the Behringer. This is my preference. However, non-USB DACs are, generally,less expensive. If I get a non-USB DAC, I can run an optical from the Behringer into the DAC and then RCA the DAC into the Parasound.
Would the direct USB to DAC route be sigificantly better than the indirect route?
If I get a USB DAC, I can eliminate the Behringer. This is my preference. However, non-USB DACs are, generally,less expensive. If I get a non-USB DAC, I can run an optical from the Behringer into the DAC and then RCA the DAC into the Parasound.
Would the direct USB to DAC route be sigificantly better than the indirect route?