USB DAC waste of money or worthwhile?

[aufarb]

Hi Everyone and thanks for reading my question. I am an x audiophile and crossed over to the dark side 15 years ago using a yamaha dsp a1.


Since 100 % of my music is stored in my Mac Computer in either flac or mp3 form I have come to the conclusion that there is no reason to go crazy on new pre-amps and amps since I am limited by my source.

I first heard of a USB DAC today.

Does anyone have a suggestion of which DAC would best go with my Mac powerbook.


Thanks
Aufarb

[US Blues]

Aufarb, welcome to the asylum.

FLAC files are, in theory, identical to redbook CD performance. Connecting to a proper system for playback of these files will give you excellent performance., no need to shun good gear for that music. mp3's, well those won't sound as good.

A basic way to proceed would be with a Cambridge Audio DAC Magic, which is inexpensive and highly regarded.

Or you can go directly to an MDA1000.