Preferred Audio Output, USB or 3.5mm?

What is the preferred 2CH audio out selection from an iMac (or PC) to my preamp, USB or the 3.5mm headphone jack? Either output will run through a separate DAC before the preamp. Mainly listening to iTunes or Pandora.

stevensctt02-16-2011 1:50am

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stevensctt OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 65 posts 02-16-2011 at 04:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No HDMI connectivity on an iMac
stevensctt OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 65 posts 02-16-2011 at 04:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Miewan - Thanks for the reply. After more thought on this, I don't think the output (USB or 3.5mm) makes a difference since the output is through a DAC before the preamp. The DAC I will use (TC7510) does not support USB, so I'll use the 3.5mm output and no need for a USB DAC. Jax2 - A TOSLINK TO MINI PLUG CABLE ( http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=2001&sku=27015 ) allows connecting to a DAC from a 3.5mm. I use this type of connection with Airport Express and TC7510 DAC.

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