Mac Music - TDA1541A DAC

[machineage]

Well I'm fairly new to all of this - bear with me..

 

I have been using a B&O 5500 CD player with a good implementation of the highly regarded TDA 1541A DAC. This feeds a pair of active speakers via an integrated amp.

 

I'm now looking to move my music to my Mac and wondered what would give me a comparable sound?

 

I've been reading on AV forums about USB DACs / Macs - but there seem to be plenty of people dissing them and stating they all flawed due to the USB interface...

 

I had intended to rip my CDs to ALAC or FLAC.

 

I see there are various kinds of USB DAC available using the TDA chips in varying ways.

 

Can anyone shed any light on this for me?

 

Thanks.

 

 

 

[PeterSt]

I've been reading on AV forums about USB DACs / Macs - but there seem to be plenty of people dissing them and stating they all flawed due to the USB interface...

 

Why ?

 

I see there are various kinds of USB DAC available using the TDA chips in varying ways.

 

I could ask you : which ? Not that I really need an answer, but I don't see much how a 16 bitter is applied in the more "modern" times. Of course, if you are hooked to NOS (and why not) it is a (or some) way to go, but next wherever the complaints are (AV), they could be justified, depending on how strong your are on NOS (so to speak).

 

I am not sure how this is "Mac" related, but I would say few. Otherwise, why not elaborate a little on what you're told is so wrong ?

(I might agree with it ... or not - it depends)

 

Peter

 

[kodric]

If you are looking for a good DAC based on TDA 1541A, you must have a look at AYA DACs. Have a look at www.audialonline.com. Mr.Rogic has plenty of knowledge and his products are certainly state of the art. You would not be disappointed.

 

Hi, Borut.