I have a question about using Toslink. I currently have a set of Vanatoo Transparent 0 connected through the Toslink optical in on the speakers to my computer running a Creative Labs AE-5 through it's Optical Out port. I always just assumed it was using the DAC built into the soundcard, but reading a bit online now I am wondering if all along it has been using the DAC built into the Vanatoo speakers. I need to find my analog cable at some point to listen to the difference, but have I been wrongly assuming what I am actually listening to for a while?
A second question is will I really benefit going to an external DAC like a Marantz HD-DAC1 or Cambridge DAC Magic Plus over using the creative sound card. I would like to get a 6.3mm dedicated headphone jack is my main reason considering them.
Thanks.
A second question is will I really benefit going to an external DAC like a Marantz HD-DAC1 or Cambridge DAC Magic Plus over using the creative sound card. I would like to get a 6.3mm dedicated headphone jack is my main reason considering them.
Thanks.