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What is a DAC, and why would you need one?
But a more typical DAC scenario uses a wired input as well as a wired output. That input could be an optical connection from a CD player, an HDMI connection from a Blu-ray player or TV, or a USB ...
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asynchronous USB DAC
A digital-to-analog converter (DAC) used for music playback that connects to the computer via USB. The asynchronous USB DAC (async USB DAC) uses its own clock to regulate the data rate from the ...
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Building A ‘high-end’ USB Audio DAC
As [Jan-Erik] had already built a simple USB connected Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC), he decided to make the high-end version of it. The prototype you see in the picture above is based on ...
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3 USB-C DACs to turn your iPhone 15 into a bona-fide hi-res music player
With your new iPhone, a simple USB-C DAC can go straight into the iPhone 15 (or iPhone 15 Pro; iPhone 15 Pro Max), and on to your chosen wired listening gear, thus giving you a digital-to-analog ...
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Questyle M12 USB DAC/Headphone Amplifier: Review
The $139 Questyle M12 USB DAC/Headphone Amplifier is not without some quirks but it’s one of the best Dongle DACs around. Questyle has been making DAPs since 2015 after releasing a series of desktop ...
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FiiO’s BTR17 is the Incredible Shrinking Dongle DAC: Preview
The BTR17 uses the THX AAA 78+ headphone amp, previously used in the FiiO M23 DAP. The four-channel fully balanced design ...
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Henry Audio Launches New Hi-End DAC For Discerning Audiophiles
“We wanted to retain all the qualities of the previous Henry Audio DACs and yet make everything better," explained Strand-Bergesen. “Compared to the USB DAC 128 range, the bass has more force ...
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Hackaday Prize Entry: Dr. DAC
[drewrisinger]’s DrDAC USB Audio DAC is one of those project that’s in the running for the Best Product prize. He’s solving the problem of terrible low-quality built-in soundcards that seem ...
Android Authority7y
LG's Quad DAC: Everything you need to know
The term DAC stands for digital-to-analog conversion ... The common knowledge fix is to purchase the app UAPP (USB Audio Player Pro) for $8. The app plays almost any file at its native sample ...
FiiO’s BTR 17 Mini Headphone Amp Uses THX Technology
This pocket-sized headphone amplifier works with wired and wireless headphones and includes Qualcomm's flagship Bluetooth ...
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EarMen Sparrow review: a portable USB-C DAC and headphone amp with big performance
This EarMen Sparrow review is looking a truly tiny little USB-C DAC/headphone amplifier. It’s designed to take away all the arduous digital-to-analogue conversion your digital audio files need ...
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Arcam rPAC - USB DAC and Headphone Amp
The Arcam rPAC is a USB, bus powered DAC and headphone amplifier designed to dramatically improve the audio performance of PC and MAC computers. It is designed and produced by Arcam, one of the ...