Paul77
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Hi,
I've just started looking into PC driven DAC's - it seems to be the case that one can't buy a DAC which reads WAV and FLAC files striaght from a USB stick or memory card and that you have to drive the DAC from a PC or laptop. I realise that a WAV file has to be played but am surprised that so far no one seems to have come up with a DAC which will also do the playing for you - which I would have thought would also allow for a better sound by eliminating a usb cable and the PC from the pathway.
Can anyone correct me on this or is it the case that there are no quality DAC products by Rega etc of this type?
I've just started looking into PC driven DAC's - it seems to be the case that one can't buy a DAC which reads WAV and FLAC files striaght from a USB stick or memory card and that you have to drive the DAC from a PC or laptop. I realise that a WAV file has to be played but am surprised that so far no one seems to have come up with a DAC which will also do the playing for you - which I would have thought would also allow for a better sound by eliminating a usb cable and the PC from the pathway.
Can anyone correct me on this or is it the case that there are no quality DAC products by Rega etc of this type?