[charlie0904]

USB DAC Cable with Mini Plug 33'' (100cm)

The cable uses Texas Instrument's 16-bit PCM2707 USB DAC receiver which sends the digital data to the Wolfson WM8740 high-end DAC. The ultra-low noise AD8656 is used to buffer the DAC.

Digital and analog power paths are separated for minimum noise. The cable can even be used on noisy USB ports (hubs) and it will still provide noise free sound!

• PCM2707 USB DAC Receiver
• Wolfson WM8740 High-End DAC
• Analog AD8656 Ultra-Low Noise Buffer
• Low Noise Voltage Regulator
• Separated Analog and Digital Power Paths
• Low Distortion Capacitors in the Audio Path
• Ultra Small Circuit Board (32x10mm)
• Cable Length: 100cm (40'')

 

[Gbjerke]

Clever idea. Gonna get one of these, as my school laptop doesn't have any working audio outputs + portable amp

 

[shigzeo]

I was browsing headphonia's site today and found this cable too: very interesting and in my opinion, needed feature for some portable amps.

 

[krmathis]

That is what I call a compact DAC.

Anyone taking one for the team?

 

[shigzeo]

I'm thinking of it... but, I recently made a purchase which my wife... isn't happy about...

 

[Gbjerke]

I'll probably do it in the near future

 

[Justin Uthadude]

Quote:

Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif That is what I call a compact DAC. Anyone taking one for the team?

...and then do a shootout with the devilsound

 

[MrSlim]

the Missing Link..
Headphonia.com - USB DAC Cable with Mini Plug 33'' (100cm)

 

[Starky]

I (pre?)ordered one of these (with RCA plugs) earlier this week. Concept seems to have potential, especially with the WM8740+AD8656 combo. We'll see how it turns out.

 

[Zai]

No one got and reviewed this already?

 

[turnstyle]

But why a male jack at the end?

 

[shigzeo]

many portable headphone amps have female mini headphone jacks for input. I am sure you can order it with different connection options.

 

[turnstyle]

Quote:

Originally Posted by shigzeo /img/forum/go_quote.gif many portable headphone amps have female mini headphone jacks for input. I am sure you can order it with different connection options.

Duh on me! I was thinking this had the amp too... nevermind...

 

[Zai]

Yeah, this thread is in the wrong forum.

 

[krmathis]

Quote:

Originally Posted by turnstyle /img/forum/go_quote.gif But why a male jack at the end?

To feed the analog output into a suitable portable amplifier I suppose.
Most of them have a 3.5mm TRS input jack.