[twp8888]

Hey everyone!
I was just wondering what a good USB DAC that can convert to 2Channal Analog (I plan on using it with a stereo system)
 
I was looking around and found this on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MUSE-Audio-USB-to-S-PDIF-Converter-USB-DAC-Sound-Card-Optical-Coaxial-Decoder-/321194140801?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item4ac8a9a481
 
 
Wondering if it's any good (I do plan on playing 24bit Audio). Just looking for a decent DAC under 60$ would be great.
 
thanks
Twp

 

[DrSheep]

Too many too list.  FiiO D03K, D07, Muse, and etc. just to name a few.
 
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_15?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=usb%20dac%20optical&sprefix=usb+DAC+optical%2Caps%2C323

 

[Ari33]

I don't know about the single chip version but the TDA1543  x4 version has a bit of a cult following going on here.
What input are you planning to use?  If Optical or digi coaxial (No USB) then you may want to have a read at this-
 
 http://www.head-fi.org/t/512389/mini-dac-tda1543-x-4-nos

 

[twp8888]

The source needs to be usb i have no optical out or anything on my netbook..
 
-Twp

 

[Ari33]

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The source needs to be usb i have no optical out or anything on my netbook..
 
-Twp

 
In that case the HiFimeDIY Sabre U2 has a very good spec for the money, it uses the same ESS9023 dac as the very popular £250 Audioquest dragonfly, The U2's receiver is it's weak point though and so a USB isolator is recommended for noisy pc/laptop USB ports, that pushes the price up a bit... but it's still great value.
 
The U2 is the latest version and there doesn't seem to be many reviews as yet but here is a comparison of the slightly older uae23 derivative and the Audioquest dragonfly- http://www.head-fi.org/t/678798/hifimediy-sabre-usb-dac-uae23-and-audioquest-dragonfly-brief-comparison