04-05-2021, 07:19 AM
Hi,
This is something that came to my mind yesterday. Now I have some doubts about the DAC. I prefer to use USB DAC like this one:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/40012446...web201603_
But I have two doubts:
1. Is it better to use some hat or USB is also fine? The reason why I prefer a USB is that I can use it with my laptop (and it is more flexible in general). Last but not least is the fact that the USB DACs have S/PDIF + RCA outputs which is very practical.
2. Why we need DAC for S/PDIF? As I know S/PDIF is a digital protocol, so it will more like a converter (if my understanding is correct). I'm afraid that after buying a DAC it won't be compatible with the soundbar.
This is something that came to my mind yesterday. Now I have some doubts about the DAC. I prefer to use USB DAC like this one:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/40012446...web201603_
But I have two doubts:
1. Is it better to use some hat or USB is also fine? The reason why I prefer a USB is that I can use it with my laptop (and it is more flexible in general). Last but not least is the fact that the USB DACs have S/PDIF + RCA outputs which is very practical.
2. Why we need DAC for S/PDIF? As I know S/PDIF is a digital protocol, so it will more like a converter (if my understanding is correct). I'm afraid that after buying a DAC it won't be compatible with the soundbar.
