>>51766209
ODAC + O2 Amp

ObjectiveDAC (ODAC)

https://www.jdslabs.com/products/46/standalone-odac-rev-b/

>>51766209

I have a Fii0 e10k, best 75 bucks I've spent in a long time. Have some hd595s and everything sounds pretty fantastic. If you want somethin ga little nicer, the ODAC and 02 have the best pure specs, but I definitely couldn't tell the difference

Monitoring.

>>51766209
bump for interest

If you go this route you won't get ASIO

What's the difference between a DAC and an interface?

>>51766209
Wait are you actually producing music or not?

If not, do you hear any static or noise in playback? If not, then don't buy a DAC. If you do, then get the cheapest HIFImeDIY usb DAC you can get (I think it's like $30).

ODAC or bust

while we're on the topic, what's the cheapest audio interface I can get just to power an xlr at2020? around 50 bucks?

odac or go home. Had mine for a few years.

>>51766601
>tfw Schiit Modi broke after a year
>tfw it broke again after repair
>tfw it's now out of warranty

>>51766209
What's your budget?
I have a Steinberg UR 22 and it's pretty good.

>>51766209
I have the UR12, it's good.