Jgm4661
Member
Hi,
Glad to have found this site for all the great reviews and help for the newbies. I try to buy all my audio components based on measurables and these reviews and the SINAM chart have been really helpful. There are many web articles recommending " best DACs for < $100 etc' but they are very light on actual specs. So grateful for these reviews once again.
I just got a new laptop and want to use it as sort of a media center. For the audio portion, I want to do this.
HD tunes ( 24 bit his res audio), Youtube videos, maybe Netflix and other apps > USB out> DAC> rca audio out > home stereo amp
All I really want are the DAC and the 2 rca output ( vs 3.5mm jack) but other outputs are ok. Can use my home stereo amp for headphones.
1) Given the HD audio, would a DAC w a SINAM of ~ 100 - 105 be ok? Budget of ~ < $130 There seem to be many great options. From my readings so far looking at the Topping D10, SMSL M100 or Sanskirit. Please advise.
2) Please let me know of any other ideas to get the best sound from this setup. I may get another router so pc is wired vs wireless.
Thanks for any help and ideas.
Glad to have found this site for all the great reviews and help for the newbies. I try to buy all my audio components based on measurables and these reviews and the SINAM chart have been really helpful. There are many web articles recommending " best DACs for < $100 etc' but they are very light on actual specs. So grateful for these reviews once again.
I just got a new laptop and want to use it as sort of a media center. For the audio portion, I want to do this.
HD tunes ( 24 bit his res audio), Youtube videos, maybe Netflix and other apps > USB out> DAC> rca audio out > home stereo amp
All I really want are the DAC and the 2 rca output ( vs 3.5mm jack) but other outputs are ok. Can use my home stereo amp for headphones.
1) Given the HD audio, would a DAC w a SINAM of ~ 100 - 105 be ok? Budget of ~ < $130 There seem to be many great options. From my readings so far looking at the Topping D10, SMSL M100 or Sanskirit. Please advise.
2) Please let me know of any other ideas to get the best sound from this setup. I may get another router so pc is wired vs wireless.
Thanks for any help and ideas.