I'm running USB from an old iMac into a Schiit Modi 2 Uber then into my line stage. I'm generally happy with it. I got it for $110 used.
New iMac, no more Optical out! Help with DAC, best bang for buck?
Hoping to at least match the sound quality that was coming from my Mac Pro to an older B&K 307 receiver via Optical cable out/in. New iMacs do not have anything so USB is now the route.
As you can imagine one can spend btween $20 and $1k+ for such a device.
I had zero problems with my 2009 Mac Pro optical and the Mac's own DAC and my ears are pretty demanding. If I spend over $1k then I may as well get a Peach Tree et al. But right now I just want some kind of affordable medium to get my sound back while I research something for high-end and longer term.
Sound Blasters are between $50-$125 on Amazon. Anything cheaper that would make me happy? THX!!
As you can imagine one can spend btween $20 and $1k+ for such a device.
I had zero problems with my 2009 Mac Pro optical and the Mac's own DAC and my ears are pretty demanding. If I spend over $1k then I may as well get a Peach Tree et al. But right now I just want some kind of affordable medium to get my sound back while I research something for high-end and longer term.
Sound Blasters are between $50-$125 on Amazon. Anything cheaper that would make me happy? THX!!