Question about USB DAC...

[rbf1138]

So, I just got my Audioengine A5s. I'm currently plugging them directly from my Macbook into the speakers, or into my Go Vibe headphone amp, then into the speakers. My question is, how does a DAC, such a the Fubar II, fit into my chain/sound quality? If I buy one, would I then connect it to my computer, and send it directly to the speakers? Into the headphone amp, and then speakers? What kind of difference could I expect to hear using this as opposed to directly out of my Macbook as I'm doing now?

Thanks!

 

[joebob]

With the setup you have it doesn't make much sense for you to get a DAC. You , essentially, have above average computer audio and likely won't be able to hear the difference in Sound quality. A DAC is more suitable for connecting the computer to a home A/V receiver. Then, the difference in sound quality between your computer's sound card and the DAC will be more noticeable.