Any recommended USB-DAC Module?

[spaceman5]

Hi


I am building a nice 2.0 Speaker set for my computer, for the main purpose of listening to music.

The speaker drivers that I will use are 2 units of Peerless by Tymphany TC9FD18-08, one for each side.
https://www.parts-express.com/peerl...-3-1-2-full-range-paper-cone-woofer--264-1062


I also want these speakers to include a built-in DAC, so not to be dependent on the PC's sound card quality.

I have noticed the Behringer UCA202 is often used, so I can conclude it gives a good sound quality.

But it is quite big for my purpose.

Maybe there is another USB-DAC that is smaller, and cheaper also?


Are any of the ones sold on eBay (for 1$-3$) worth anything?

USB2.0 7.1 CH Virtual Audio Sound Card Adapter for PC Laptop-2.27 Online Shopping| GearBest.com

PC Desktop Windows USB 2.0 3D Virtual 7.1 Channel Audio Sound Card Adapter | eBay

USB To 3.5mm Mic/Headphone Jack Stereo Headset Audio Adapter 7.1 Sound Card New | eBay



They are definitely small, and as can be seen, really cheap..

Anyone tried them?


Thank you

 

[arcgotic]

I have UCA202 but i find that a old extern Creative SBLive 5.1 sounds better. Maybe you can buy a used one (new you cant find anymore...) and try it. Under Ubuntu it works great.

 

[spaceman5]

Interesting.

Meanwhile I ordered the 3 ones in the links I wrote here..
I will test them and see if they are nice..

 

[arcgotic]

I also have Xonar U7, great sound, better than UCA and old Creative, but more expensive.

 

[erwinvalle54]

Try Odac2 and Lepy 2020 combo.