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Old 07-07-2008, 12:33 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Need recs for a cheap/small/portable USB DAC

The stereo and microphone outs of my Vostro laptop are too buggy for comfort. If I move my headphone cable the slightest bit the sound will crack up, and I have to connect and reconnect my microphone cable quite a number of times for Windows to properly recognize it.

On Amazon I see this Koss adapter, and there's also one by Sound, one by Startech, and one that also seems to work as a small amp by Behringer.

So, if any of you have experience with this stuff, I would appreciate some input.
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Originally Posted by Al Paccioli View Post
The stereo and microphone outs of my Vostro laptop are too buggy for comfort. If I move my headphone cable the slightest bit the sound will crack up, and I have to connect and reconnect my microphone cable quite a number of times for Windows to properly recognize it.

On Amazon I see this Koss adapter, and there's also one by Sound, one by Startech, and one that also seems to work as a small amp by Behringer.

So, if any of you have experience with this stuff, I would appreciate some input.
The Super DAC 707 seems to be well regarded.

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Edirol UA-1EX

It even has a headphone amp and works on Linux. It has many good reviews.
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The Super DAC 707 seems to be well regarded.

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