Good USB DAC

[erraticjoe93]

Hi I am looking for a good USB DAC to convert sound from my PC to 2x studio speakers. My pc doesn't have SPDIF outputs or Coaxial so needs to be USB. Looking for a reasonable price range 50-100. Any recommendations?

 

[lumineZ]

Audioquest Dragonfly

Hegel Super


Used both and I would say the Hegel Super wins by a small margin with my setup.

 

[Rocky Bennett]

Audioquest Dragonfly

Hegel Super


Used both and I would say the Hegel Super wins by a small margin with my setup.

These are both very good recommendations for this price range.

 

[Rocky Bennett]

Hi I am looking for a good USB DAC to convert sound from my PC to 2x studio speakers. My pc doesn't have SPDIF outputs or Coaxial so needs to be USB. Looking for a reasonable price range 50-100. Any recommendations?

What kind of amplifier do you have?

 

[erraticjoe93]

Hi I am looking for a good USB DAC to convert sound from my PC to 2x studio speakers. My pc doesn't have SPDIF outputs or Coaxial so needs to be USB. Looking for a reasonable price range 50-100. Any recommendations?

What kind of amplifier do you have?

Thanks for the response guys I'll take a look, I'm new to Audio so a bit of a noob 😀 I don't have an amp just two JBL LSR 305's would this be okay?

 

[lumineZ]

Yes. They are active speakers (built in amp) so you dont need one.

 

[erraticjoe93]

Yes. They are active speakers (built in amp) so you dont need one.

The more you know! Final question, both of these DACs have 3.5mm output so I'm assuming I would need twin RCA to stereo jack cable? Thanks for your help once again

 

[lumineZ]

You are correct sir.