How to plug in a DAC! Easy for Beginners!

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Joshua Valour

Joshua Valour

2 жыл бұрын

First DAC? Don't even know what a DAC is? This is the video for you!
A few recommendations or referenced in the video:
$119 Schiit Modi - amzn.to/3BjVYJn
$139 Topping D10 - amzn.to/3Adccm8
$239 Schiit Modius - amzn.to/3FiX7mV
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$2700 IDSD Pro - amzn.to/3uRwjp4
$2999 Matrix X Sabre 3 - apos.audio/products/matrix-x-...\
Cables Mentioned
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XLR Cables - amzn.to/3oFxV4e
Favorite headphones
🥇 DIANA V2 - abyss-headphones.com/products...
🥈(Non Stealth) Arya - amzn.to/3rEaFBu​​
🥉 DT1990Pro - amzn.to/31qJvmK​​
TOP 3 FAVORITE CLOSED BACK HEADPHONES
🥇 Sony Z1R - amzn.to/3cF6EWX​​​​​​​​
🥈 M1060C - amzn.to/39vDkQU​​​​​​​​
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🥇 HD58X - massdrop.7eer.net/mmKDX​​​​​​​​
🥈 SHP 9500 - amzn.to/32ZQJ0S​​​​​​​​
🥉 K361 - amzn.to/2P1Adux​​​​​
TOP 3 FAVORITE AMPLIFIERS & DACS
🥇 THX AAA Dual 788 DACAMP - amzn.to/3cHHTJC​​​​​​​​
🥈 THX 789 / 887 - amzn.to/2TwsvZg​​​​​​​​ / massdrop.7eer.net/DmW0n​​​​​​​​
🥉 DX3 Pro - amzn.to/2wJGp0X​​​​​​​​
IEMS
🥇 Fir M5 - www.firaudio.com/store/m5​​​​...
🥈 ODIN - empireears.com/products/odin​...
🥉(budget Option) - Tin T2 - amzn.to/2xeGvxT​​​​​​​​
SPEAKERS
🥇 SVS ULTRA Towers - amzn.to/3w9gbiR​​
🥈 Vanatoo T1E - amzn.to/3m3M73G​​
🥉 Micca RB42 - amzn.to/3rzjNqG​​
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🥈 IEM TIP Storage - amzn.to/331xuUN​​​​​​​​
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Lens Sigma 24-70mm - amzn.to/3m3iBLh​​
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@brandonburr4900
@brandonburr4900 2 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see a simple video really break things down for new folks. You would be surprised how many out there don't know what a dac is. Let alone hook one up. Videos like these do nothing but help down our nitch audiofool hobby. Thank you Josh!
@kato2395
@kato2395 2 жыл бұрын
perhaps you meant "niche"?
@brandonburr4900
@brandonburr4900 2 жыл бұрын
@@kato2395 thanks for taking your time to troll for grammar and spelling. I have a feeling you will be busy on you tube.
@kato2395
@kato2395 2 жыл бұрын
@@brandonburr4900 hey it's just a friendly correction. No need to take it so personally.
@kato2395
@kato2395 2 жыл бұрын
@@brandonburr4900 or you can take it personally. It's your choice really. But I have no ill intent.
@azreal4633
@azreal4633 2 жыл бұрын
@@brandonburr4900 It's a correction for understanding, not trolling
@allydea
@allydea 2 жыл бұрын
This is for newbies, in case they get confused: 7:02 _Input_ is uttered, _output_ is meant. 7:56 _Output_ is uttered, _input_ is meant.
@alxexp
@alxexp 2 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe people unironically use the word “uttered” in this context
@normalhumanbeing6066
@normalhumanbeing6066 2 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe people unironically use the word “uttered” in this context
@dinkostinko
@dinkostinko 2 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe people unironically use the word “uttered” in this context
@keppycs
@keppycs Жыл бұрын
I cannot believe people unironically use the word “uttered” in this context
@whatsf2
@whatsf2 11 ай бұрын
I cannot believe people unironically use the word “uttered” in this context
@ducksbewildin1443
@ducksbewildin1443 2 жыл бұрын
I gotta learn how to take cinematic shots like that. You’re a man of many talents, Josh
@Armbrust210
@Armbrust210 2 жыл бұрын
Lets be real: everybody who's watching on the first day, does not watch this for advise, but just to immerse in their hobby
@cowboyflipflopped
@cowboyflipflopped 2 жыл бұрын
For me, it's all about our boy Josh. I've watched him for years, and enjoyed seeing him, his ear, his ability to express his impressions verbally, and most of all his talent for cinematography grow. I'm at endgame with Arya, CTH+SDAC, and EQ APO. It sounds exactly perfect to me, so I'm not in the hobby any more. I just listen to music, now. Josh could be talking about anything, so long as he does it with the same interest, thoughtfulness, humor, clarity, and style. I'd be an avid viewer of his cookie review channel, if he had one.
@Staybrown11
@Staybrown11 2 жыл бұрын
Agree, but a few days from now someone will…that’s how I got into this hobbie. I wish a video like this would have been Available a couple years ago…save me a headache
@bartomiejkomarnicki7506
@bartomiejkomarnicki7506 2 жыл бұрын
i’ve been watching Joshua for months and haven’t bought my first DAC yet
@gabrielmoreno5775
@gabrielmoreno5775 2 жыл бұрын
100% facts man took the dive about 2 years ago and it’s so amazing not on the wallet tho so many wants lol
@thegrumptastic
@thegrumptastic 2 жыл бұрын
@@Staybrown11 ditto
@awzup57
@awzup57 2 жыл бұрын
while not new to dacs and amps, its always interesting seeing it explained, and also nice to have a good reference to send other people interested in starting.
@altr.
@altr. 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, pretty new to this and this really helps! Btw, is it possible to output speakers/monitors from the amp/dac? Heard it isn't possible as it doesnt have enough power. But my setup in my head is: PC > Modius > Magnius (as it is amp and preamp) > headphones and/or speakers. Is this a viable option to listen to on either outputs?
@MrBradso
@MrBradso 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Josh. I decided to jump into the audio world a little deeper after watching some of your videos. I found myself getting lost with all the equipment - there’s so many reviews and so few how tos. I appreciate this video, it’s explains a lot in really simple terms. Thanks again. I’m looking forward to the next one already.
@FriedrichBoettger
@FriedrichBoettger Жыл бұрын
Solid and thorough explanation. Great examples of high and low end products. Just what a beginner needs.
@shawn7351
@shawn7351 Жыл бұрын
It’s a pleasure watching all of your videos. Great production and very easy to follow. I just recently got into this hobby and this is exactly the video I needed. I’ll be keeping an eye out on all your videos.
@rogerwaters6852
@rogerwaters6852 2 жыл бұрын
This was extremely helpful. I find videos telling what to get and why but I always had trouble finding a video showing how to use them. This is the most I learned in a video in a long time.
@BrotherMedHatBear
@BrotherMedHatBear 2 жыл бұрын
After watching so many videos to try to understand this concept yours is the first that is finally comprehendible!! Thank you greatly for your efforts. I plan to immerse myself in your channel !!
@cliffbolin7716
@cliffbolin7716 2 жыл бұрын
Just getting started. Videos like this are so helpful. Thanks for breaking it all down.
@Palartzski
@Palartzski 2 жыл бұрын
Something that was overlooked during the video is that a DAC isn’t absolutely necessary for your headphone setup. All digital devices (phones, laptops, etc) have DACS built into them. They’re just not as high quality as an external DAC. I think another thing that would help new users is: do you even need a DAC? Why do audiophiles invest in DACS?
@euimey1510
@euimey1510 2 жыл бұрын
It wasn't overlooked, it's a different discussion. This is a tutorial for those who are already looking to buy a DAC and wanted to know how things should work.
@user-oh6ev7mj5q
@user-oh6ev7mj5q 2 ай бұрын
I want a dac to be able to play high res files from an android phone. I already have the high res files on the phone. Cannot find a dac that has input equal to the headphone output of my phone and an output that is rca like the input of my amplifier.
@lambooo
@lambooo 2 жыл бұрын
What an amazing lesson on how to choose , plug and start using the DAC AMP audio equipments. Thanks a lot
@tonycaine5930
@tonycaine5930 Жыл бұрын
One of the best explanation of what a DAC is and what it's used for
@michaelthompson9798
@michaelthompson9798 2 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍🥳 these are great tutorials when starting out as I too only recently got into the audio scene and when I asked around about generic questions like these the typical response was “it’s easy! you’ll pick it up” …… not the kind of answers when your fist starting out into an unknown hobby / industry and google doesn’t always have the answers. Great work Josh and thank you for the many future newcomers to this area of enjoyment.
@mineturte
@mineturte 2 жыл бұрын
wish I had this guide when I started getting into audio stuff, EXTREMELY logical and helpful!!
@ItsFiske
@ItsFiske 2 жыл бұрын
YESS I've been waiting for this video
@Huckleberry42
@Huckleberry42 2 жыл бұрын
This is literally the video I wanted to suggest in the comments for ages but somehow never did, just what I needed.
@jwest88
@jwest88 2 жыл бұрын
Very useful video. I don't really need it now, but I remember being unsure when I first got my dac and amp how to connect everything while also getting my pc speakers connected to that system. I'm sure this will be helpful to many.
@mdfrick
@mdfrick 2 жыл бұрын
DID YOU NOT PREWET THAT FILTER PAPER?! I don't know if I can trust you any longer. 😆
@malinduweerasinghe5286
@malinduweerasinghe5286 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Joshua, really appreciate this video. Everyone in the youtube reddit and forums talking tons of shits about their dacs amps and all their stories. There is not a single video on here how to plug a dac in to your system for an absolute beginner. Really appreciate your effort man. ❤️
@Nordraw
@Nordraw 2 жыл бұрын
Great video dude, that is what I have been looking for. Great job with that.
@BobFudgee
@BobFudgee 8 ай бұрын
The random flex of the coffee is great! Amazing analogy!
@SkiKat-USA
@SkiKat-USA Жыл бұрын
A Very useful video! I am new to the world of audiophilia and have been trying to understand what the heck DACs are and whether or not I should buy a combined DAC + headphone amplifier (e.g., Topping DX3 Pro). You present and explain things Very clearly, making this arcane area less of a mystery. Thank you too for your review of that Topping unit.
@mikebigboss16
@mikebigboss16 2 жыл бұрын
Getting into the hobby and this was really helpful. Thanks for taking the time explaining everything for a fool like me 😅. Please make more videos like this.
@lazyblackmage8083
@lazyblackmage8083 2 жыл бұрын
Although I got several amp/dac I still find this informative & entertain, Good Job. Keep it Up Man :)
@rohanleander
@rohanleander 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video, I'm sure it will help me in the future.
@pvtghost24
@pvtghost24 2 жыл бұрын
As a car enthusiast, an audio enthusiast, a video enthusiast, an overall electronics enthusiast and a coffee enthusiast who roasts his own beans, I really appreciated the intro to this video.
@bongchan531
@bongchan531 Жыл бұрын
Hello, what are good car audio speakers in your area?
@slacky4358
@slacky4358 Жыл бұрын
man that was a good video i have an topping d30and a30 and this is my first time and i didnt know what to do till now thx bud 👍
@muhammadhadi6391
@muhammadhadi6391 2 жыл бұрын
Hey bro! such a useful vid for newbie like myself. Thank you so much. Keep create this kinda content for newbies all around the globe. 😁💯
@TheDopery
@TheDopery Жыл бұрын
Wow, new to the audio world but this helped me learn a lot!! Thank you!
@mehranetesam4952
@mehranetesam4952 11 ай бұрын
Thank You so much, very helpful ! 🙏👍😍
@davidonerigatoni
@davidonerigatoni 2 жыл бұрын
Nice and easy approach to any topic…….start easy for everyone and raise to pro level
@sabrywaheedali
@sabrywaheedali 2 жыл бұрын
was waiting for you to connect the speakers next :)
@v2power921
@v2power921 2 жыл бұрын
I was looking for this!
@altr.
@altr. 2 жыл бұрын
I needed this, thank you! Edit: Nice Triumph shirt btw ;)
@danrdey
@danrdey 7 ай бұрын
Very useful ! Thanx a bunch .
@rigomortiz
@rigomortiz 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this video. One thing I'd mention is to make sure your PC volume is all tre way up if you aren't getting sound.
@tekkenespie
@tekkenespie 5 ай бұрын
This was exactly the video I needed. I had to be a little patient, but it all came together, I highly misunderstood how you properly utilize dacs and amps.
@kimiko3811
@kimiko3811 2 жыл бұрын
YOU ARE SO HELPFUL THANK YOU JOSH
@andrewk8227
@andrewk8227 2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to your review on the Sabre-X dac. That thing looks money.
@JisMortal
@JisMortal 2 жыл бұрын
since its for beginners, do you plan on making videos for every step in an audio setup? like passive speakers, amps, tubes, etc?
@glntchrisandy
@glntchrisandy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the explanation!
@kdkitchen3175
@kdkitchen3175 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video.... Thank you!
@moots27
@moots27 2 жыл бұрын
Are planning on doing a video on the Topping E50 and L50? Thanks for the great video, have a good day! :)
@edwardferry8247
@edwardferry8247 2 жыл бұрын
Downloaded for permanent reference, thank you 😊
@MarioHernandez4music
@MarioHernandez4music 2 жыл бұрын
I've been using the rme dac as my desktop. Im using the XLR inputs of the dac for studio speakers. works fine as well instead of connecting them to a amp
@yanmartinez8643
@yanmartinez8643 2 жыл бұрын
Great explanation!
@at0o0o.
@at0o0o. 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Can you make a vid going over the different output options for your amp? I generally use headphones, but may want to upgrade to external monitor/speaker systems. Do I need monoblocks, another amp, cabling, ect.? Thanks for the informative vids. Keep them coming!
@MrGone60
@MrGone60 2 жыл бұрын
To be honest I hope you make more videos like this for beginners like me. Like how I’d set this up with a pc and setup my own sound system
@RdandTrk1
@RdandTrk1 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you!
@RubenAliFuenmayor
@RubenAliFuenmayor Жыл бұрын
My first video on the subject, Thank you very much 😊
@erickort1987
@erickort1987 Жыл бұрын
good start,brewing up some coffee :)
@mrfrosty3
@mrfrosty3 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done.
@efrenlopez92
@efrenlopez92 Жыл бұрын
The real OG here!
@laLakshya
@laLakshya 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for explaining wonderfully. I know about headphones dac/ amp but doesnt know even a bit about speakers Can you also make a video about plugging in speakers with speaker amp, what is power amp , speakers connections dac etc.
@dizzle1119
@dizzle1119 10 ай бұрын
Just purchased my first DAC this evening. Pro-Ject DAC Box S2+.
@GaryHuntPianoman
@GaryHuntPianoman 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best explanation yet !!!!!! Can I connect this to an echo with 3.5 output and still get a good sound ? I really like the voice feature of echo Alexa units for Amazon music
@Havanero52
@Havanero52 Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks
@sephondranzer
@sephondranzer 2 жыл бұрын
Yo I don’t mean to detract from your content at all bro, but you definitely nailed the really short hair style this time around. Just 👌🏼
@vinylmonster4907
@vinylmonster4907 9 ай бұрын
Josh thanks for the way you present the information coherently and directly! I would like to know if you could recommend or suggest some external/seperate DAC only options to connect to my Pioneer AVR LX505 that can improve the sound quality and volume when using headphones or IEM's - I have an ADSL AD18 connected to my PC and a Hidizs S9 Pro that I use with my phone and laptop so no problems there - just focusing om the AVR , would be nice to have a DAC with some connection choices. Is this even doable or worth it?
@jasongofandi4874
@jasongofandi4874 2 жыл бұрын
Some DACs don't have power on-off switches like the examples here. Personally, I'd advise to do the power cables last and hook up the interconnections between the DAC and the sources and amplifier first. Rather not risk the touching of ends that are not supposed to touch, and any weird sounds or pops when plugging in these things. And routing them becomes easier as the first thing I'd do is powering off and unplugging the power cord first for changing things that connect to the DAC.
@MrMikey1703
@MrMikey1703 Жыл бұрын
Clicked for the video, stayed bc of the T Shirt! What model do you ride mate? Unfortunately I’m in between Triumph’s at the moment, but will probably get a Speed Twin next. BTW, thanks for a great vid Josh.
@mehranetesam4952
@mehranetesam4952 Жыл бұрын
Great, Thank You ! 🙏♥️
@battlebingus
@battlebingus 2 жыл бұрын
I'd love a video on ways to connect passive speakers too!
@scottglendinning3378
@scottglendinning3378 2 жыл бұрын
There were some laptops that had optical, but didn't have a dedicated output for it. IIRC some MacBook Pro laptops had a dual purpose 3.5mm Audio jack that also included optical. With this, you could either plug in a normal 3.5mm audio cable like on your headphones, or use a 3.5mm optical adaptor on your optical cable and plug that in. No clue if they still use this or not, though.
@adolfolemoine-aquino598
@adolfolemoine-aquino598 2 жыл бұрын
great video good info on connections. So if i just have a dac can I connect xlr out to a powered speaker with a 3.5 input jack using xlr to 3.5 cable? Or just use RCA out to the speaker using rca to 3.5 cable?
@mykeviper
@mykeviper Жыл бұрын
great video! especially for a beginner like me who is wondering if I needed a DAC. I currently have a pc setup and a budget monitor speaker (MR4). Do I really need one?
@danbalkey2580
@danbalkey2580 2 жыл бұрын
Just got my dac topper 10. And this was vary good video for old man like me. I do have one question I used a recivier just for music that a streamer and also a CD player can both be hook up so I can run new dac for both cd and music streaming ? Thanks hope you have more to come thanks dan
@its4vibe381
@its4vibe381 Жыл бұрын
I had a laptop that had an optical out years ago. It was a duel purpose 3.5mm that had an optical out.
@nyccrcsx
@nyccrcsx 2 жыл бұрын
Good video I listen to Pandora on my iPad which is the best way to hook up to a reciever and the sound of it by using the dac ?
@theguitaramptech
@theguitaramptech 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh. Will a DAC help me if my NAD CD player connects via optical cable to my home theatre amp?
@Havanero52
@Havanero52 6 ай бұрын
Great video thanks……… can I use DAC in my 7.2 receiver ?
@fenrir_szn6978
@fenrir_szn6978 2 жыл бұрын
Thx Josh! Kindly asking if you would do a review on the Huawei freebuds studio...they seem to be selling way under the msrp and as such could they be a cheap but great alternative to the XM4s
@paikiah77
@paikiah77 2 жыл бұрын
wow, Josh... was out of headphone audio for some time and now you're at 118K subs!! seems like yesterday I sponsored $100 for your trip to an audio show!
@richardhartford609
@richardhartford609 6 ай бұрын
I may have missed it but did you talk about signal sources other than cell phones? I'm trying to figure out how to improve my Dell desktop (Win11) output sound - provided on a 3.5 mm stereo plug? Thanks!
@roshill2010
@roshill2010 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Joshua I really liked the explanation I was actually using my bookshelf speakers with a 6.35mm connector. I switched it up to RCA cable on the back. The issue is I have a Zen dac v2 and my headphones are connected to the 6.35mm port and now I am getting sound in both my headphone DT1990 Pros and the bookself speakers. Do I have to disconnect the wires in the back and front each time I need to use one? Will it over load the device?.
@gmartinezcabrera
@gmartinezcabrera 2 жыл бұрын
More of these how to videos, please. So many audiophiles seem to assume we know how to set things up. We don’t. Lol.
@greenbeginner9221
@greenbeginner9221 2 жыл бұрын
I agree. This kind of video is way overdue.
@Pygmyer
@Pygmyer Жыл бұрын
Let's say you want to listen from your CDs and want to plug in an analog CD player into an amp/DAC combination like the dx3 pro plus. Would that be possible via the coax input?
@CuttoothsRoom
@CuttoothsRoom 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative! One thing I wanted to mention about optical output on laptops...I dont remember from what year it was from but the headphone jack on some macbook pros can output a digital optical signal. I use it on my 2012 12" and 17" MBP.
@alanschmitt9865
@alanschmitt9865 2 жыл бұрын
I had a Sager/Clevo branded laptop that included a similar 3.5mm optical jack. It was a neat idea but I don’t think I ever had a 3.5mm optical cable so it never got any use. Incidentally, I also bought that laptop in 2012ish. Must have been something in the water back then.
@kunaldes
@kunaldes 2 жыл бұрын
I think it's all the MacBooks prior to ~2016 that had mini toslink/headphone combo jacks. My 2010 one had it too.
@michaelmcgehee5932
@michaelmcgehee5932 2 жыл бұрын
Joshua and chat, really need your help. I just bought the klipsch promedia 2.1 pc speaker system. I want to hook it up to either the c1 or a90k oled 48 inch as a monitor and use the klipsch for ps5, pc audio and internal tv apps. I'm seeing that most dacs use xlr for the output and don't have aux as an input option. Like the majority of pc speakers, the klipsch only can hook up with an aux cable. Is the klipsch system even highend enough that I would notice an upgrade if I could hook it up to a dac? Much thanks in advance for your help on this subject. I need pro advice.
@homiedclown19
@homiedclown19 2 жыл бұрын
Josh could you do a follow up for intermediate and advanced audiophiles on PC? Covering things like equalizer apo and profiles per headphone. Asio audio driver setup to bypass windows drivers. Setting an ideal bit rate on audio interfaces how high and why. Setup of say music bee or foobar2000 with optimal plugins and integration with your streaming platform of choice ... Lots there if you go down that rabbit hole. Haven't seen an all in one comprehensive guide from any channel on getting the most out of a PC setup as yet.
@sussychachi
@sussychachi 2 ай бұрын
I have a ifi zen dac 2, would I benefit from buying a similar one like the ifi zen dac 3 and plugging both in? Or is the ifi zen dac 2 good by itself?
@samuelgadgets1391
@samuelgadgets1391 2 жыл бұрын
Does the video audiophile headphone for immediate and advance will be coming in the near future?
@DeividasGedgaudas
@DeividasGedgaudas Жыл бұрын
TRS or 6.35mm Jack is technically compatible and IS technically XLR just in another form. TRS'es come in Balanced, Unbalanced and Mono variants, so just make sure that if you have a DAC with TRS and AMP with XLR, that you get proper cables, f.e. DAC -> AMP = Balanced TRS (3 contacts) -> MALE XLR. I'm currently running this "mixed" setup, because I have TRS Dac, TRS Monitors, but an XLR subwoofer. So I had to cash out a bit and get 4 cables. TRS -> XLR(M) 2x and XLR(F) -> TRS 2x (both balanced, 3 pins per cable)
@johnclintonmusicandmore
@johnclintonmusicandmore Жыл бұрын
hi i hope you can answer a question i just got a Schiit Modi 3E i hooked it to my mac mini and i still can control the volume on my computer even with the computer switched to the Schiit Modi 3E out put so on youtube and itunes i have the volume at 50% otherwise i have distortion isn't the stereo's volume supposed to be the only way to adjust the volume thanks
@mickael486
@mickael486 Жыл бұрын
All I need is more amperage (power) for my new Senneiser's and Hifiman Sundara's. My "DAC" is my a/v receiver which I will be using to listen to music, movies, and play games. My a/v receiver does not have a pre-amp out but it does have optical out's. Will an Amp here work for me?
@joshuawest3906
@joshuawest3906 2 жыл бұрын
Man I was searching for this yesterday! Can you run through optimal windows settings and any apps you may use too?
@ElvenSpellmaker
@ElvenSpellmaker 2 жыл бұрын
I use an Asus Xonar U3 USB DAC dongle (for the Great Bass EQ) which has optical out through 3.5mm and I feed that into a Schiit Bifrost 2.
@m0bob
@m0bob Жыл бұрын
I ordered one of these today and I intend to connect it to a hifi system with a preamp and separate amplifier. Do I connect it to the pre-amp or amp? My intention is to use it to connect Bluetooth headphones. Thanks.
@marc8vino
@marc8vino Жыл бұрын
Do most USB inputs allow for full res? I saw on a few models the USB can not do as high of a bit / sample rate as optical. Is that the norm. I want to get an RME DAC and plug my MacBook Pro into the USB. Do you know if I can get all the sampling rates like the optical inputs?
@sirbestia
@sirbestia Жыл бұрын
How would I go about plugging in a DAC to a Rodecaster Pro 2? I know the RCP2 already has a built in DAC, but I have the Topping DX7 Pro Plus coming in and really do not want to be switching outputs all the time since I want to be able to use the DX7 and RCP2 at the same time. Currently I have THX AAA 789 plugged to the headphone output of the RCP2 but it's simpler than a DAC/AMP combo
@benegesserit9838
@benegesserit9838 2 жыл бұрын
Zen dac v2 to new Topping PA3s what type of balanced cable i need for connection? I haven't found anything like that anywhere...
@TheRjee
@TheRjee 2 жыл бұрын
I have an older MacBook that had optical out trough the headphone jack. I looked it up, but they don’t have it anymore.
@Vonliktenstien
@Vonliktenstien 2 жыл бұрын
Lame, they got rid of this too. SMH
@phrankdatank
@phrankdatank 2 жыл бұрын
Josh, what red and blue xlr’s are you using here?
@PatentRob
@PatentRob Жыл бұрын
A very informative session presented more question than are answered. You left out the speaker setup. If your (un)balanced connections are used for your speakers, where do you put the connection for your DAC? In others words, you have a TV (streaming source) connected by e-ARC to your receiver, which connects to an external amp using (un)balanced inputs. Now, where do you place your DAC to get the more efficiency out of the streaming source (TV) and how do you know that your internal DACs are disabled and you are using your new state of the art external DAC. Again, very informative video.
@jwdiho
@jwdiho Жыл бұрын
Looking to hook up a sub to a dac, specifically the e70. Wondering how best to do this? No separate amp, powered speakers. Nothing with a sub out.
@Dururugi
@Dururugi 2 жыл бұрын
good channel
@dinogiolitti2844
@dinogiolitti2844 2 жыл бұрын
I can plug a dac usb into my computer and xlr cables from the dac into powered monitors foregoing the need for an amp correct? Than Spotify would sound better?
@Paul-tw3yi
@Paul-tw3yi 9 ай бұрын
I'm new to this game and Im considering a DAC to connect to my computer, I have a paid of Edifier computer speakers that come with a SUB and also allows be to play different outputs such as Bluetooth on the speakers. Do I really need an amp or will connecting the computer to the DAC then to the speakers be enough for sound improvement?
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