@billybob_jcv Got around to picking up these adapters today and tested them, and what do you know - the issue is gone! Thank you a bunch!   So - what ill effects does removing the ground do? Should I be attempting to resolve the issue at the source or is this solution good to go?

Would this still be an appropriate solution knowing that the Macbook Pro works fine with exactly the same setup? The macbook is connected to the same power outlet as the PC. The only thing changing is the 3.5mm plug moving from the macbook to the PC which sits beside it.   Macbook is good. PC...

Hi all,   I've recently purchased myself a pair of JBL LSR305's. Love them. I simply run them through a 3.5mm jack split to two TRS connectors. If I run the speakers through my Macbook Pro - the sound is awesome.   However - I also plug these into my gaming PC on occasion - and in this case...

Hi all,   Just wanted to thank you for the advice.   I ended up getting the maverick d1 in this case - I figure its a nice entry into the world of DAC's - and, importantly - tubes. We'll see where I end up in 6 months time eh? :)

Thanks cel4145.   This is why I'm a little hung up on what to go for. In my case, most of my music listening will be through the speakers. So the D1 would be useful for me in that regard. However, I'm no audiophile (yet) - so I don't yet know what sort of sound the tube is going to give me...

Sorry, 595.

Yep, that's why all of the above dacs have a digital in too. I plan on making use of my motherboards digital out for the virtual surround capabilities. To tell you the truth though the music is more important - so I may just end up going with the USB connection. So what about some...

Also - would the audio-ng 15.32 be an option? This looks almost identical to the 12 but with different chips?

Eek - just noticed the PM re: posting this in the Help & Recommendations forum. Could a mod move it please? :)

Hi all,   I sit in a home office listening to music for most of the day - and my current speakers have decided to pack a sad. With this in mind, I've been looking at my options for an upgrade in sound - and so I'm here. Sound transport is my PC with onboard sound. Originally looked at a...