AvFan Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I have a new MacBook Pro that has four USB C connections and a headphone output. Unfortunately the headphone output no longer doubles as an optical digital output as did my older MacBook Pro. Is there an adapter from USB C to optical or coax digital? My DAC has optical and coax digital inputs and my source is a maximum of 96/24 music. Thanks. AvFan Link to comment
audiobomber Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 12 hours ago, AvFan said: Is there an adapter from USB C to optical or coax digital? Not an adapter, a DDC (digital to digital converter). Specifically, you need a USB to S/PDIF converter, something like this http://www.schiit.com/products/eitr. You will also likely need a USB C to USB A adapter. Or maybe it's time for a USB DAC? Main System: QNAP TS-451+ NAS > Silent Angel Bonn N8 > Sonore opticalModule Deluxe v2 > Corning SMF with Finisar FTLF1318P3BTL SFPs > Uptone EtherREGEN > exaSound PlayPoint and e32 Mk-II DAC > Meitner MTR-101 Plus monoblocks > Bamberg S5-MTM sealed standmount speakers. Crown XLi 1500 powering AV123 Rocket UFW10 stereo subwoofers Upgraded power on all switches, renderer and DAC. Link to comment
AvFan Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 1 hour ago, audiobomber said: Not an adapter, a DDC (digital to digital converter). Specifically, you need a USB to S/PDIF converter, something like this http://www.schiit.com/products/eitr. You will also likely need a USB C to USB A adapter. Or maybe it's time for a USB DAC? Thanks for the suggestion. I have a Cambridge Audio CXN with USB input and I believe it will accept 96/24 over USB. If so, all I need is to get usb c to usb b which shouldn't be an issue. (famous last words!) usb c to usb a adapter <===> usb a to usb b cable ====> CXN. I need to verify if my new MacBook Pro will output audio via the usb c ports. Anyone done this? AvFan Link to comment
audiobomber Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 7 hours ago, AvFan said: If so, all I need is to get usb c to usb b which shouldn't be an issue. Sorry, I misunderstood what you were trying to do. You never mentioned the DAC has a USB input. That should be the best way to go. Yes, a USB C to USB B adapter would be all you need, but I have never seen such a thing. I believe you will either need a USB C to USB B cable: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/belkin-6-usb-type-c-to-usb-type-b-cable-black/5912600.p?skuId=5912600&intl=nosplash. or else a regular USB A to USB B cable with a USB A to C adapter: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microsoft-surface-usb-c-to-usb-adapter-black/6273110.p?skuId=6273110 Main System: QNAP TS-451+ NAS > Silent Angel Bonn N8 > Sonore opticalModule Deluxe v2 > Corning SMF with Finisar FTLF1318P3BTL SFPs > Uptone EtherREGEN > exaSound PlayPoint and e32 Mk-II DAC > Meitner MTR-101 Plus monoblocks > Bamberg S5-MTM sealed standmount speakers. Crown XLi 1500 powering AV123 Rocket UFW10 stereo subwoofers Upgraded power on all switches, renderer and DAC. Link to comment
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