[expxe]

I am looking for a USB DAC with Line Out. I am not too concerned about sound quality since it will be used to play streaming online video. I just need the price to be good and to have line out. What do you guys recommend?

 

[Yikes]

What's your definition of cheap?

I'd recommend the Nuforce uDAC.

 

[expxe]

I already have that one. So I am looking for something that costs less.

 

[Yikes]

Sorry, I'll only go so cheap.

 

[Yikes]

FYI - you shouldn't start identical threads.

 

[Kurotetsu]

If you really don't care about sound quality then Newegg has a few that are dirt cheap:

Newegg.com - Computer Hardware,Input Devices,Sound Cards,USB

 

[Hybrys]

If you already have a uDAC, what exactly are you trying to do? If you explain your situation, we might be able to offer alternatives a little better.

 

[expxe]

The cheapest one I found on ebay was MUSE HIFI USB to S/PDIF Converter USB DAC PCM2704 for $42

Do I really need to spend $42 to get line out?

MUSE HIFI USB to S/PDIF Converter USB DAC PCM2704 - eBay (item 120554162693 end time May-07-10 20:00:00 PDT)

 

[expxe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hybrys /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you explain your situation, we might be able to offer alternatives a little better.

My laptop is connected to my TV via VGA cable. I want the sound to come out of the TV speakers rather than the laptop speakers.

 

[transient orca]

Quote:

Originally Posted by expxe /img/forum/go_quote.gif My laptop is connected to my TV via VGA cable. I want the sound to come out of the TV speakers rather than the laptop speakers.

You can simply use the RCA line out on you udac, and connect it to the TV's analog audio input.

 

[audiofil]

Simpler still: use the onboard audio and connect it to the TV (you just need a cable).
The uDAC can serve as default output only when listening to music (via software).

USB complicates things unnecessarily, as you already have 2 devices outputting sound from your laptop.
So it was a poor idea to start with.

There are many possibilities you just need to gain a bit of knowledge about how stuff works.

 

[gevorg]

If you need it really cheap:

Amazon.com: Syba SD-CM-UAUD USB Stereo Audio Adapter, C-Media Chipset, RoHS: Electronics

Or less than Starbucks:

Amazon.com: USB 2.0 to Audio Adapter w/Microphone Jack: Electronics

 

[Hybrys]

Quote:

Originally Posted by transient orca /img/forum/go_quote.gif You can simply use the RCA line out on you udac, and connect it to the TV's analog audio input.

See, this is simpler, and much cheaper. That's why I was asking.

 

[expxe]

I am not using the uDAC for my TV, that is for my computer.

That is why I am looking for another sound card. It has to be USB because my laptop is connected to my TV.

How can I use my onboard sound from my laptop to get sound from my TV speakers? The two jacks that I have are the stereo jack and the mic jack. I tried connected a male to male 3.5mm cable from the laptop to the back of the TV and there is no sound. That is why I think I need a line out from my laptop (which it doesn't have but a new USB sound card should), correct me if I am wrong?

 

[audiofil]

I think you're confusing things (a lot).
1. You laptop already has a line-out (the green socket)
2. Buying another thingy will not do s.....
3. Obviously your TV doesn't have a line-in, which is what you need. It's most likely a headphone-out.

So, unless you figure out a way to have an audio input for your TV we're pretty much talking for the sake of having a conversation.
Please use the manuals that come with the things you buy. Most of the answers are already there are pretty simple to find!