Cheap USB DAC

KrazyMofo24
KrazyMofo24 Posts: 1,210
edited October 2011 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
In case anyone had one they no longer use. I was hoping to get something that would sound better than an Audigy 2 soundcard for my PC. Preferably under $50 budget is pretty tight right now.
Setup:

2 Channel: Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grand, T+A P 1230R, Primare SPA21, Oppo BDP-105
PC: Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand, Cambridge Azure 650A v2 , Peachtree iDAC, Denon DVD-3800BDCI

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  • KrazyMofo24
    KrazyMofo24 Posts: 1,210
    edited October 2011
    I found a DAC for $25 going to try that. Turns out it doesn't have to be USB.

    http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-Digital-Analog-Audio-Converter/dp/B0053VKP8S/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
    Setup:

    2 Channel: Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grand, T+A P 1230R, Primare SPA21, Oppo BDP-105
    PC: Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand, Cambridge Azure 650A v2 , Peachtree iDAC, Denon DVD-3800BDCI

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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2011
    I don't think you'll find anything cheaper with those options. Good luck!
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  • KrazyMofo24
    KrazyMofo24 Posts: 1,210
    edited October 2011
    Yeah I actually might hold off on that Fiio DAC. Just going to keep an eye out and buy something when I get more of a budget.
    Setup:

    2 Channel: Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grand, T+A P 1230R, Primare SPA21, Oppo BDP-105
    PC: Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand, Cambridge Azure 650A v2 , Peachtree iDAC, Denon DVD-3800BDCI

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  • rtart
    rtart Posts: 832
    edited October 2011
    Try a Behringer UCA202 or UCA222. I've run one for a couple years and it works and sounds great. Can be bought for less than $35 including shipping in some places (Amazon) http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-Control-UCA202-Audio-Interface/dp/B000J0IIEQ
    My 7.4.4 DIY 4k Home Theater:
    Polk LSiM 707 L-C-R, LSiM702 side surrounds, LSiM 705 rears
    Polk LSiM 702s x 4 on the Ceiling Atmos speakers
    2 x SVS PB12/Plus 2's
    Denon X3700H
    Emotiva XPA11 Gen 3
    XBox One X 4k & BD and streaming
    Panasonic UB-420 4k player
    HD-A35 HD DVD
    Oppo BD-103D for hirez audio
    Technics SL-D2 TT, Grado Gold Cartridge
    JVC DLA-RS2000/NX7 projector
    Silver Ticket 120" acoustically transparent screen
    Berkline 090 electric recliners with Aura Bass Shakers
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  • KrazyMofo24
    KrazyMofo24 Posts: 1,210
    edited October 2011
    Thanks rtart that actually looks like a better option than the FiiO one. I'm most likely going to go with this one should hold me over until I can afford to replace my dacmagic.
    Setup:

    2 Channel: Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grand, T+A P 1230R, Primare SPA21, Oppo BDP-105
    PC: Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand, Cambridge Azure 650A v2 , Peachtree iDAC, Denon DVD-3800BDCI

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  • KrazyMofo24
    KrazyMofo24 Posts: 1,210
    edited October 2011
    I received the UCA202 last night, and was able to listen to it for about an hour. It made a nice improvement over my soundcard. Thanks for the suggestion I'm sure this will keep me satisfied until I can afford to replace my dacmagic in my main system.
    Setup:

    2 Channel: Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grand, T+A P 1230R, Primare SPA21, Oppo BDP-105
    PC: Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand, Cambridge Azure 650A v2 , Peachtree iDAC, Denon DVD-3800BDCI

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  • rtart
    rtart Posts: 832
    edited October 2011
    Happy you're happy!
    My 7.4.4 DIY 4k Home Theater:
    Polk LSiM 707 L-C-R, LSiM702 side surrounds, LSiM 705 rears
    Polk LSiM 702s x 4 on the Ceiling Atmos speakers
    2 x SVS PB12/Plus 2's
    Denon X3700H
    Emotiva XPA11 Gen 3
    XBox One X 4k & BD and streaming
    Panasonic UB-420 4k player
    HD-A35 HD DVD
    Oppo BD-103D for hirez audio
    Technics SL-D2 TT, Grado Gold Cartridge
    JVC DLA-RS2000/NX7 projector
    Silver Ticket 120" acoustically transparent screen
    Berkline 090 electric recliners with Aura Bass Shakers
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