NewbieAudiophileExpert
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So I'm currently running apple music on my macbook pro with the apple music 'lossless switcher' - this is great because i can easily connect a 5 meter long USB-C to USB-B cable from my laptop to my Topping D10S which is situated right next to my amplifier, with the analog connections measuring only 30cms or so.
So far? I am really happy with this set up - it's powered by USB and this way i don't need to worry about switching the DAC on and off and the amp has a remote control.
As we all know, the audiophile space has so many DACs around, so many that it can be really confusing to people - my question is this, is there any point in me even looking to a DAC other than this one?
Since I only really need a DAC for USB, i don't even need another way of connecting the source, since for example a PC has HDMI, TOSLINK, and USB, whilst a TV is pretty much always connected via HDMI's eARC protocol these days..
This thing is basically like the Schiit Modi with the benefit of a USB to Toslink/SPDIF bridge.. and based on my research it's sort of slept on by many people? Like the components AND the design is fantastic and the cost is quite low.
So far? I am really happy with this set up - it's powered by USB and this way i don't need to worry about switching the DAC on and off and the amp has a remote control.
As we all know, the audiophile space has so many DACs around, so many that it can be really confusing to people - my question is this, is there any point in me even looking to a DAC other than this one?
Since I only really need a DAC for USB, i don't even need another way of connecting the source, since for example a PC has HDMI, TOSLINK, and USB, whilst a TV is pretty much always connected via HDMI's eARC protocol these days..
This thing is basically like the Schiit Modi with the benefit of a USB to Toslink/SPDIF bridge.. and based on my research it's sort of slept on by many people? Like the components AND the design is fantastic and the cost is quite low.