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Hello Gentlemen,

So My fantastic Samsung laptops 3.5 mm Jack gave out on me and I am planning to replacing it, but this will be in due time since I need to fix my SMD station before going on that endevor,

In the mean time I would like to buy a decent USB-DAC, it does not need to be fancy just USB in Analog out. No cool LCD or Volume control.

I have found this DAC

A Pro-Ject DAC Box S USB

https://www.alza.cz/EN/pro-ject-dac-box-s-usb-black-d417386.htm?catid=18854409

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The price is R2500

It has a Texas Instruments TLV320DAC23v Chip inside it. I do not know what this chip scales on from good to bad.

I am studying in the Czech Republic so I have access to a working post office so I can purchase a device from anywhere.

So I would love to know what you guys recommend,

The maximum I would like to spend is around R3000.

I am running a Kenwood KA-6100 with a Pair of Wharfedale 225's

Regards

Byron
 
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