Apologies for my lack of understanding of this product category. I’m trying to get up to speed, but I’m not there yet, and my terminology may not be correct.
What I’m looking for is something like the Audioquest Dragonfly—but with more competent engineering (I’ve seen Amir’s review). I want something to plug into my MacBook Air’s USB-A port (either directly or with an adapter) and connects to the line-level inputs of my integrated amp (input impedance 22K ohms). Headphone use would be rare to nonexistent.
From what I’ve read, the Hidizs S9 seems like it might be a candidate, but are there others I might consider? Under about $150US would be nice, but a little more would be okay if warranted.
Background: I’d like an external DAC to run my MacBook in my main system that is not yet another box with yet another power cable. If I’m missing any needed input, please let me know. (I hope I'm at least in the correct forum.)
THANK YOU!
What I’m looking for is something like the Audioquest Dragonfly—but with more competent engineering (I’ve seen Amir’s review). I want something to plug into my MacBook Air’s USB-A port (either directly or with an adapter) and connects to the line-level inputs of my integrated amp (input impedance 22K ohms). Headphone use would be rare to nonexistent.
From what I’ve read, the Hidizs S9 seems like it might be a candidate, but are there others I might consider? Under about $150US would be nice, but a little more would be okay if warranted.
Background: I’d like an external DAC to run my MacBook in my main system that is not yet another box with yet another power cable. If I’m missing any needed input, please let me know. (I hope I'm at least in the correct forum.)
THANK YOU!