I'm completely new to "computer to quality speakers" sound. I guess I've been loving CD's too deeply for too long ...
I'm wondering whether I should be considering FireWire or USB for a DAC. I plan to run music and radio from itunes running on an old iMac G4 first generation (it has FireWire 400 and USB 1.1) going to my Cambridge 740A and Triangle Quartet speakers.
My budget probably doesn't help. For a first time DAC purchase I am not willing to spend more then in the range of $500.
So, should I consider USB or FireWire given the computer I am planning to recycle for this project? And, do you have suggestions for my budget?
