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imod vs. macbook pro with usb dac

post #1 of 9
Thread Starter 
I was wondering, which would sound better, and how much better if there is a difference. Both the imod or usb dac's line out is connected to Xin Supermicro.

siang
post #2 of 9
Thread Starter 
One bump, since no one has answered.

Please anyone who has an imod and usb dac please chime in.

thank you

siang
post #3 of 9
i don't own both, but i would say the imod would be better. i am assuming the imod's DAC > macbook pro DAC (IIRC)
post #4 of 9
I'm confused. How can the Macbook Pro have a USB DAC? It has an internal sound card and analogue out...

If on the other hand you are planning on actually using a USB DAC with the Macbook Pro, which one?

EDIT: Oh, oh I see. You're asking whether USB DACs as a class might perform better than an imod. Yes, for enough money no doubt there are many that will.
post #5 of 9
Based on my experience with a Powerbook G4, I think the OP would be quite happy with a USB DAC. I didn't like the sound quality straight from the computer's headphone output so bought a Benchmark DAC with USB input. That got rid of all the noise and hum, and sounds great.
post #6 of 9
The Macbooks all have bitperfect optical out, so if you used that, it would all depend on how good the DAC was.

See ya
Steve
post #7 of 9
Thread Starter 
Thank you all for the info, i was thinking of the apogee mini dac firewire, I know that the macbook pro has optical out but worry about jitter so hence the firewire/usb question.
If you don't mind me asking have anyone of you heard an imod before? I haven't so very cusious as there are so many good reviews.

Thank you all
siang
post #8 of 9
Listen to it before you worry about jitter. There is nothing wrong with the sound out of the optical out.

See ya
Steve
post #9 of 9
Thread Starter 
Thanks
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