L leona Audiophyte Sep 24, 2024 1 0 1 24 Sep 24, 2024 #1 Asking for a someone who just wants to connect some powered speakers to a TV. It doesn't have to have perfect performance, it just can not be totally lousy.
Asking for a someone who just wants to connect some powered speakers to a TV. It doesn't have to have perfect performance, it just can not be totally lousy.
D dolynick Senior Audioholic Dec 28, 2023 512 0 16 49 Sep 24, 2024 #2 Both SMLS and Topping offer some small entry-level DACs around the $100 mark that will have an optical input and unbalanced (RCA) outputs. Amazon.com You'll need a USB power brick for the SMLS as it uses that input for power as well. Here's a Topping for $150 (the cheaper ones with optical inputs seem to be combo headphone amps): Amazon.com This one comes with a remote and dedicated DC in with cable. Last edited: Sep 24, 2024
Both SMLS and Topping offer some small entry-level DACs around the $100 mark that will have an optical input and unbalanced (RCA) outputs. Amazon.com You'll need a USB power brick for the SMLS as it uses that input for power as well. Here's a Topping for $150 (the cheaper ones with optical inputs seem to be combo headphone amps): Amazon.com This one comes with a remote and dedicated DC in with cable.
D dolynick Senior Audioholic Dec 28, 2023 512 0 16 49 Sep 24, 2024 #3 There's also the Schiit Modi plus for $129 as well: Schiit Audio: Audio Products Made in USA www.schiit.com Requires USB power as well.
There's also the Schiit Modi plus for $129 as well: Schiit Audio: Audio Products Made in USA www.schiit.com Requires USB power as well.
