[Torontoraccoon]

For a USB dac, there are two options:
 
1. 16 Bit / 48 kHz
 
2. 24 Bit / 96 kHz
 
I believe there is not that much content available for my Mac to benefit from the 24/96.
 
For computer audio is there a real point paying that extra 50 euro, or should I just save it?
 
There is also a TOS-link option, but USB is more common and can be used with laptops, so I assume for computer audio USB would be more convenient.
 
Help me choose or/and maybe save myself some money. 

 

[kiteki]

 
Which USB DAC?
 
16/48 is pretty much fine if it's a good DAC, but 24/96-192 has some technical benefits, not very audible though I think.
 
 

 

[Torontoraccoon]

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Which USB DAC?
 
16/48 is pretty much fine if it's a good DAC, but 24/96-192 has some technical benefits, not very audible though I think.
 
 

Its one of the Violectric (by Lake People). Il try to find a link to the product page.

 

[leeperry]

yes, because the 16/48 is most likely running PCM2704 and it's really an horrid sounding chip.
 
or better, get a proper 24/96 S/PDIF transport. Maybe a $30 HA-Info U2? it will still beat PCM2704, and you'll gain galvanic isolation.

 

[kiteki]

 
Yup or this one - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Native-24bit-96k-USB-Spdif-I2S-Converter-DAC-/290466510897