Hi
I got MacBook Air 2020 (M1) it only has mini jack 3.5 mm but no optical output.
How can I get best sound quality out?. At the moment I use mini jack to RCA and it seems not ideal
I research internet and found:
1. usb/spdif converters like: LiNKFOR USB Audio Adapter HiFi USB DAC Audio Converter External Stereo Sound Card USB to Coaxial Optical 3.5mm Jack Converter
the problem is this piece of electronic has very bad reviews on amazon
2.I also have seen £30 Sound Blaster external sound cards (USB to mini jack) but I wonder if this is a good option at all?
3. I know I can get £300-600 network streamer but I got no money :/so looking for around £100 alternative.
4. I read Bluetooth devices can pass music from my phone / Mac to amplifier but I heard blutooth is poor quality so why pay £150 for good gear that is underperforming anyway comparing to cable linked ones.
5. I read about chrome cast audio - any experience with this ? Especially given it's google hardware (discontinued) and I got Mac/iPhone.
Any tested product recommendation welcome.
I got MacBook Air 2020 (M1) it only has mini jack 3.5 mm but no optical output.
How can I get best sound quality out?. At the moment I use mini jack to RCA and it seems not ideal
I research internet and found:
1. usb/spdif converters like: LiNKFOR USB Audio Adapter HiFi USB DAC Audio Converter External Stereo Sound Card USB to Coaxial Optical 3.5mm Jack Converter
the problem is this piece of electronic has very bad reviews on amazon
2.I also have seen £30 Sound Blaster external sound cards (USB to mini jack) but I wonder if this is a good option at all?
3. I know I can get £300-600 network streamer but I got no money :/so looking for around £100 alternative.
4. I read Bluetooth devices can pass music from my phone / Mac to amplifier but I heard blutooth is poor quality so why pay £150 for good gear that is underperforming anyway comparing to cable linked ones.
5. I read about chrome cast audio - any experience with this ? Especially given it's google hardware (discontinued) and I got Mac/iPhone.
Any tested product recommendation welcome.