[chevy454]

I'm getting ready to remove my head unit in my truck and replacing it with a tablet. I was instructed by a few guys to get a usb DAC buy I'm not sure about which one to buy. And will i be able to connect the dac to a usb hub

 

[Cornan]

Well, if you want to use the DAC with a tablet I can strongly recommend the M2Tech HiFace DAC http://www.whathifi.com/news/m2tech-hiface-dac-hands-review. It is a small & truly amazing DAC that even works brilliant with your mobile phone (with the help of a suitable adapter).
 

/Micael

 

[chevy454]

With using a usb dac..will I need additional processing to get be best sound quality possible?

 

[Cornan]

It depends on what kind of processing you refer to? What you need to get sound in your truck is except a tablet and DAC also an amplifier/car stereo with analogue audio/aux input (for the DAC) and speakers. If you only listen to headphones you will just need the headphones and possibly a headphone amp (not needed if the headphones have an easy load). This all you really need except cables to get a good sound. Ofcourse you can add an equalizer and/or a DSP if you want to alter the sound...but I would personally prefer it without.
/Micael