USB or optical audio interfaces-recommendations?
jimbo1421
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Hello,
My Griffin iMic developed a high pitched hum which nothing could remove even with nothing plugged into it. Griffin's tech support tells me that it's toast. So I am looking for recommendations to replace it.
My sole purpose for this device is to transfer two channel analog audio to my MacBook Pro, digitizing tapes and LPs for iTunes and CDs. I have no need of inputs for microphones or instruments. My MBP has S/PDIF in and out. I use a Toslink adaptor & cable for output to my receiver. Would optical into the MBP be superior to USB? I couldn't tell any difference on the output side compared to the USB iMic. My receiver has optical inputs but no optical outputs.
So what is the best in class for these requirements (just so I know)? Is there any real difference between the best and the affordable options like the M-Audio Transit?
My Griffin iMic developed a high pitched hum which nothing could remove even with nothing plugged into it. Griffin's tech support tells me that it's toast. So I am looking for recommendations to replace it.
My sole purpose for this device is to transfer two channel analog audio to my MacBook Pro, digitizing tapes and LPs for iTunes and CDs. I have no need of inputs for microphones or instruments. My MBP has S/PDIF in and out. I use a Toslink adaptor & cable for output to my receiver. Would optical into the MBP be superior to USB? I couldn't tell any difference on the output side compared to the USB iMic. My receiver has optical inputs but no optical outputs.
So what is the best in class for these requirements (just so I know)? Is there any real difference between the best and the affordable options like the M-Audio Transit?
5.1 System:
TCL R613 55" 4K
Front: SRS-3.1TL
Center: CS400i
Surround: Monitor 10B
PSW10 subwoofer
Onkyo PR-SC886P Pre/Pro
NAD T955 5 channel power amplifier
Technics SL-1710 MK2 turntable
Audio-Technica AT14Sa cartridge
Parasound P3 pre-amp
Oppo BDP-103 Blu-Ray
2014 MacBook Pro 2.8 GHz
2.0 Office System:
Monitor 10A (Peerless)
Outlaw 1050 receiver
Parasound HCA-1000A power amp
MacPro
TCL R613 55" 4K
Front: SRS-3.1TL
Center: CS400i
Surround: Monitor 10B
PSW10 subwoofer
Onkyo PR-SC886P Pre/Pro
NAD T955 5 channel power amplifier
Technics SL-1710 MK2 turntable
Audio-Technica AT14Sa cartridge
Parasound P3 pre-amp
Oppo BDP-103 Blu-Ray
2014 MacBook Pro 2.8 GHz
2.0 Office System:
Monitor 10A (Peerless)
Outlaw 1050 receiver
Parasound HCA-1000A power amp
MacPro