tfarney
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I actually have one of those that I bought to get a mic into the Mac. Hadn't even thought of it! So, you think that once I get around the Mac's op amp using the iMic, that an external DAC really wouldn't make much difference until I got pretty high end? I've been having second thoughts about the Duet lately, because I'm pretty happy with my amp setup and I really don't need all the ins and outs. I was surfing around earlier today, looking for simple, low-cost alternatives, and ran into this...
...man, it sure reads great. Incredible components/specs for the dollar:
* D/A Receiver chip CS-8416,
* D/A converter chip, CS-4398 (24-192KHZ )
* Dual LT1364C OPAMPS for analog output circuit
* Optical digital input
* Coaxial Digital Input
* USB input (CM-108 USB receiving chip)
* Standard RCA analog output plugs
But if I thought the difference between this, or even the Duet, and a line out of my Mac was going to be really subtle, I'd much rather spend the money on some alternative cans, or some nearfield monitors, or even a dedicated headphone amp.
Tim
Originally Posted by bigshot /img/forum/go_quote.gif The easiest way would be to get a USB dongle that gives you line out. I think Griffin makes one called the iMic. It would completely solve your problem for $30 and it sounds great. See ya Steve |
I actually have one of those that I bought to get a mic into the Mac. Hadn't even thought of it! So, you think that once I get around the Mac's op amp using the iMic, that an external DAC really wouldn't make much difference until I got pretty high end? I've been having second thoughts about the Duet lately, because I'm pretty happy with my amp setup and I really don't need all the ins and outs. I was surfing around earlier today, looking for simple, low-cost alternatives, and ran into this...
...man, it sure reads great. Incredible components/specs for the dollar:
* D/A Receiver chip CS-8416,
* D/A converter chip, CS-4398 (24-192KHZ )
* Dual LT1364C OPAMPS for analog output circuit
* Optical digital input
* Coaxial Digital Input
* USB input (CM-108 USB receiving chip)
* Standard RCA analog output plugs
But if I thought the difference between this, or even the Duet, and a line out of my Mac was going to be really subtle, I'd much rather spend the money on some alternative cans, or some nearfield monitors, or even a dedicated headphone amp.
Tim