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Do you have need for a USB DAC?

Stereophile  |  Jan 10, 2010

USB endowed DACs appeared all over CES last week. Do you have need for one?

Do you have need for a USB DAC?
Yes, and I already have one
37% (172 votes)
Yes, and I'm thinking of buying one
32% (146 votes)
No, not right now
12% (53 votes)
No, don't want one.
15% (67 votes)
Not sure
5% (21 votes)
Total votes: 459

COMMENTS
Paul's picture
Submitted by Paul (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

I have no need for a DAC with a USB input. I own the technology, however, and I am just being lazy in transferring my CD collection to a suitable HD. No doubt my transport will last quite a few more years yet, but once it does break down... What are the differences in the technical issues in transmitting digital information to a DAC from a transport and a HD?

Kenji Seki's picture
Submitted by Kenji Seki (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

I have had a Benchmark DAC1 with M-Audio Transit for six years for my Toshiba laptop. It's great. I think nobody can beat this combination for this price.

Lawrence Marshall's picture
Submitted by Lawrence Marshall (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

I have a Devilsound v2, which is perfect for my needs at the moment. I love it.

DR's picture
Submitted by DR (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Not sure USB is the best way to go. Seems manufacturers are catering to the crowd that is content to boot their computers up in order to play their music. Surely a NAS (for instant-on) and some sort of Sonos-like always-on hardware for connection/interface to your system (must be 16-bit and 24-bit) should be where they concentrate their efforts? With an iPhone/iPod Touch app for control, of course.

Don's picture
Submitted by Don (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Although I voted "yes," I currently do not have a need for a USB connection. However, I would like this feature in any new equipment. I'm currently running an Airport Express connected to the RCA connections on the back of a Krell preamp. Wireless control is through a Macbook Pro. Same connection with my iPod and it works and sounds great. The only use for a USB connection would be for an NAS drive. Connecting a computer directly to a DAC by way of USB just seems limit the control options.

Joe Gracia's picture
Submitted by Joe Gracia (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

I need one for the office. With the option of connecting either my computer or DAP.

Anonymous's picture
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Not necessarily a USB connection, but definitely a means of playing tracks off a hard disk—server or otherwise. Currently using Logitech Transporter, plus Squeezeboxes and a Nuforce Icon mobile for headphones.

Rick's picture
Submitted by Rick (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

V-DAC

Sieg's picture
Submitted by Sieg (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

And it's great!

Anonymous's picture
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

I really need a digital preamp.

Paul RS, UK's picture
Submitted by Paul RS, UK (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:17am

Would to try out some hi res downloads, don't like the idea of computers and hi-fi mix, though.

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