DAC's - Digital to Analog converters

[Kevinw]

Anyone use them for audio files on PC? I am setting up an old school aka vintage audio system in my office so I can listen to Pandora/ I-tunes in better quality computer speakers. Looking at this one
Amazon.com: HRT Music Streamer II High Resolution USB D/A Converter: Electronics

Mostly cause it is cheap but with good reviews.

 

[Kevinw]

Update. Went ahead and pulled the trigger on DAC. I can say there is a subjective 150 dollar improvement vs using a
For only $2.40 each when QTY 50+ purchased - 6ft Premium 3.5mm Stereo Male to 2RCA Male 22AWG Cable (Gold Plated) - Black | Premium 3.5mm to RCA Audio Cables

Bass was much less fuzzy-tighter than before. Vocal more crisp. Actually sounding better with use. I am using my vintage set up H/K 430 and DLK 1 speakers. I am going to take it home and try it on my HT set up- an H/K 245 and Mirage Nanosats to see is there is a noticeable difference between HDMI the DAC

 

[tangsoodo]

Update. Went ahead and pulled the trigger on DAC. I can say there is a subjective 150 dollar improvement vs using a
For only $2.40 each when QTY 50+ purchased - 6ft Premium 3.5mm Stereo Male to 2RCA Male 22AWG Cable (Gold Plated) - Black | Premium 3.5mm to RCA Audio Cables

Bass was much less fuzzy-tighter than before. Vocal more crisp. Actually sounding better with use. I am using my vintage set up H/K 430 and DLK 1 speakers. I am going to take it home and try it on my HT set up- an H/K 245 and Mirage Nanosats to see is there is a noticeable difference between HDMI the DAC

How's the sound difference at home with hdmi vs dac? And what's your audio source, an iPod/iPhone?

 

[Kevinw]

I have not used HDMI yet Maybe this weekend..

 

[Kevinw]

OK using Pandora through my computer I tried a comparison between analog with the DAC and HDMI- letting my Harman/ Kardon do the conversion 192kHz/24-bit vs 96kHz/24 bit of the DAC. Obviously I did not hear any difference. All depends upon you system