anubis73 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 In looking at USB to SPDIF converters it dawned on me that I might just want to get a USB DAC for a little bit more money. Question is do I need it or how much improvement of SQ would I get with the USB DAC vs. Converter and my current pre\pro DAC? I think I have narrowed my search down to the MF V Link 192 or Audiophilleo 2 for the converters however pretty lost with DACs “if needed”. MF has a M1DAC that sells for approx 750.00 has the features of the V Link 192 with a DAC. I have an Integra DHC 80.3 pre\pro using its DACS right now. I listen to a combination of Hi-REZ music 24/96 and CDS ripped from XLD. I use a Macbook Pro for music server right now with plans on new Mac mini. So any suggestions on either the MF V link 192 or AP2 would be great. Other converter suggestions welcomed. Or Do I scratch the converter and buy a USB DAC because it’s that much better in terms of SQ. Thanks (Music Server) - Macbook Pro, OS Lion 10.7 > Music Fidelity V Link 192 “coax” > (Preamplifier) Integra DHC 80.3 > (Amp) Parasound A51 > (Speakers) Polk Monitor 70 Front & 60 Rear w/ Velodyne Sub > Furman Power Conditioner > Apple TV 1st Gen > (Interconnects) Audioquest - Vodka, Carbon, Diamondback > (Speaker cable) Audioquest Rocket 88 > itunes > Amarra > Pure Music > XLD > DVD Audio Extractor > AIFF > 24/96 Future upgrades: Speakers, USB to SPDIF converter, Mac Mini Link to comment
anubis73 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 I resubmitted this thread under Forum: DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion I did not know how to delete this thread? Sorry, please use other thread under Forum: DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion (Music Server) - Macbook Pro, OS Lion 10.7 > Music Fidelity V Link 192 “coax” > (Preamplifier) Integra DHC 80.3 > (Amp) Parasound A51 > (Speakers) Polk Monitor 70 Front & 60 Rear w/ Velodyne Sub > Furman Power Conditioner > Apple TV 1st Gen > (Interconnects) Audioquest - Vodka, Carbon, Diamondback > (Speaker cable) Audioquest Rocket 88 > itunes > Amarra > Pure Music > XLD > DVD Audio Extractor > AIFF > 24/96 Future upgrades: Speakers, USB to SPDIF converter, Mac Mini Link to comment
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