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Audiophile USB-DACs

USB-DACs are specialized products for audio playback only. Unlike the USB Soundcard these do not feature inputs for recording, midi ports, etc. you are restricted to analog output only, but the upside is that these products have been optimized for that purpose, so you are likely to get better sound than a

Firestone Audio Fubar II $120

Check out the Fubar II at $120 for an afforbdable and simple solution. Great bang for the buck!

Scott Nixon USBTD and USBChibi $250-475

Nice, simple Non-Oversampling DAC. Great Sounding unit.

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Stello DA100 $695

Nice DAC featuring both USB inputs and the traditional SP/DIF inputs.

Apogee Mini DAC USB $1,000

More geared toward pro recording, but also at home in a high end audiophile system.

Wavelength Brick and Cosecant $1,750 - 4,000

Pricey, but very well reviewed truly high-end USB Digital to Audio Converters.

The editor covets a Brick.