[Szadzik]

Hi All,
 
Since my iBasso D6 is giving me problems and I will probably return it for a refund (not decided yet though) I am thinking about geting a cheap USB DAC that would be small and better than my onboard audio (not too difficult to achieve). What I need is a device that I can atach to my laptop, connect my Stepdance and listen to music/ watch movies with no distortion that my onboard sound card is producing.
 
I was looking through eBay and found this:
 
AUNE Hifi Mini USB SPDIF DAC
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330521924809&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlinken
 
and was wondering whether anyone has had any experience with this specific DAC.
 
I really do not need anything special - just something to make my onboard soundcard better for times when I am away from home and want to watch movies on my laptop.
 
Thanks in advance,
Szadzik

 

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Aune is fine. For the rest, the usual suspects: Behringer UCA202 ($30), M-Audio Transit ($50), Nuforce uDAC2 ($99?), Zero DAC ($100), Musiland 02 ($120)... 

 

[Szadzik]

 
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Aune is fine. For the rest, the usual suspects: Behringer UCA202 ($30), M-Audio Transit ($50), Nuforce uDAC2 ($99?), Zero DAC ($100), Musiland 02 ($120)... 

Thanks for all the great recommendations! I looked at uDAC2 and in Europe it is a bit expensive compared to the other options, even though it comes from a good manufacturer and all I do not want to invest too much in a DAC for watching movies
 
I also checked the Musiland 02 earlier and it looks very interesting, but is a bit bulky for my use (in bed mostly).
 
I am still checking out M-Audio Transit and Behringer UCA202 - the later looks very interesting and is cheap and avaialble from eBay.
 
I will look into the three options and will need to buy something quickly as using my T5ps with my laptop HO is just horrible.
 
EDIT1: M-Audio Transit seemed a good option, but it is out of the equation now.
 
EDIT2: Let the fight betwen Behringer and Aune begin!!!
 
UCA202 is available from Europe, has phone out so does not require an amp, has volume (just noticed Aune has that too) - I think it will be better suited for my needs than the Aune - stil not sure about this.
 
Aune is made of metal, looks better, has no volume control (a +), comes with external power adaptor - just in case, has USB input and not an attached cable. 
 
Any thoughts on my reasoning and choice?
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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Why is the Transit off the list? 
 
Btw, the Muse Dac is another good option. It's easy to mod as well. 

 

[Szadzik]

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Why is the Transit off the list? 

 
 
1. Availability - not as easy to buy as the others - in UK very hard to buy and
2. Price - same as Aune but for a plasic flimsy case.
3. Plastic, poor quality case.
 
 
The only advantage it has is its 24/96 capability which with my *.avi movies and music will not find much use.
 
Disagree? I am open to suggestions opinions.

 

[Szadzik]

Checking the Muse DAC now as I did not notice the link earlier.

 

[Szadzik]

I decided that I will wait until I get my D6 sent off to China. If it can be fixed I will use it, if I get a refund I will buy a uDAC2.

 

[Szadzik]

I sold my D6 a long time ago and now I bought a used DACPort.