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9 minutes ago, LAYTOR said:

Alright, I will try to compare LOXJIE A30, with audioengin n22 gen2 then and if audioengin n22 gen2 will be worst I will just buy LOXJIE A30 thanks! The reason why I want to go with audioengin n22 as of now is purely because it has nicer connectivity options.

If you really want a pretty piece of tech on your desk, I love the way the WiiM amp looks

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLGMPMFN/

I would pair it with the Apple USB-C dongle as well and then run a 3.5mm to 2x RCA cable.

 

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/wiim-amp-streaming-amplifier-review.52372/

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Hello, I was looking at a way to connect my speakers to my pc but I found very little information on this topic sadly. Is there any good modern speaker amp that I can buy to use with my pc that preferably have a usb type c? So far I was only able to find one amp that fits into all my wants and that would be audioengin n22 gen2 but there are practically no reviews of it so I’m really not sure if I should get it.

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It's the golden age of compact, high quality desktop speaker amps!!

 

I have the Loxjie A30 driving my $1300 KEF R100 bookshelf speakers.

https://www.amazon.com/LOXJIE-MA12070-Headphone-Amplifier-Bluetooth/dp/B08J7Z8TN6

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/loxjie-a30-amplifier-review.17547/

 

Or if you want to go budget

 

Apple USB-C dongle

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MU7E2AM/A/usb-c-to-35-mm-headphone-jack-adapter

Amplifier

https://www.amazon.com/Amplifier-Infineons-Multi-Device-Bluetooth-Protection/dp/B09P81FQ3Z/

and then connect them using a 3.5mm to 2x RCA cable like this

https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-3-5mm-Auxiliary-Stereo-Splitter/dp/B00LM2Y2U4/

 

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3 minutes ago, saintlouisbagels said:

Apple USB-C dongle

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MU7E2AM/A/usb-c-to-35-mm-headphone-jack-adapter

This is a passive USB-C audio-alt-mode adapter, not a USB-C DAC (almost certainly, I'd be extremely surprised if it was active for $8). OP will need a true USB-C DAC of some sort.

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2 minutes ago, AbydosOne said:

This is a passive USB-C audio-alt-mode adapter, not a USB-C DAC (almost certainly, I'd be extremely surprised if it was active for $8). OP will need a true USB-C DAC of some sort.

No. It's a DAC, and an extremely excellent one.

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/review-apple-vs-google-usb-c-headphone-adapters.5541/

https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+Lightning+to+Headphone+Jack+Adapter+Teardown/67562

https://www.audioreviews.org/apple-audio-adapter-review/

 

Apple made the best (affordable) DAC on the market when they removed the headphone jack on the iPhone 7 lol.

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Just now, saintlouisbagels said:

No. It's a DAC, and an extremely excellent one.

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/review-apple-vs-google-usb-c-headphone-adapters.5541/

https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+Lightning+to+Headphone+Jack+Adapter+Teardown/67562

https://www.audioreviews.org/apple-audio-adapter-review/

How is Apple's (of all brands) that cheap? How is it not $29 or something!?

Also - TIL: USB-C Audio Adapter Accessory Mode is deprecated as of October 2023. So I guess they're all DACs now.

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                       ┌─────────────── Office/Rack ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
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                           La Vie en Rose ═╣ La Vie en Rose ═╬═ Doven Wolf  ╠═ Veda-NAS
                                     Veda ─╜      Narrative ═╝              ╟─ Switch 8-60W ─┬─ Veda
╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝                └─ Veda (IPMI)
║    ┌ Closet ┐     ┌───────── Bedroom ─────────┐
╚════ Flex XG ═╦╤═══ Flex XG ═╤╦═ Byarlant
        (PoE)  ║│             │╠═ Narrative 
Kitchen Jack ══╣└─ Dual PoE ┐ │╚═ Jesta Cannon*
   (Testing)   ║┌─ Injector ┘ └── Work Laptop
     Bedroom ══╝│
        Jack #2 │        ┌──────── Media Center ───────────────────────────┐
                └──────── Switch 8 ────────────┬─ nanoHD Access Point (PoE)
Notes:                                         ├─ Sony PlayStation 4 
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5 minutes ago, AbydosOne said:

How is Apple's (of all brands) that cheap? How is it not $29 or something!?

Their $19 Lightning/USB-C EarPods are also the best (affordable) wired headset on the market.

I hope Apple never discontinues them. I use them for all of my phone calls and Teams Meetings.

 

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19 minutes ago, saintlouisbagels said:

It's the golden age of compact, high quality desktop speaker amps!!

 

I have the Loxjie A30 driving my $1300 KEF R100 bookshelf speakers.

https://www.amazon.com/LOXJIE-MA12070-Headphone-Amplifier-Bluetooth/dp/B08J7Z8TN6

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/loxjie-a30-amplifier-review.17547/

 

Or if you want to go budget

 

Apple USB-C dongle

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MU7E2AM/A/usb-c-to-35-mm-headphone-jack-adapter

Amplifier

https://www.amazon.com/Amplifier-Infineons-Multi-Device-Bluetooth-Protection/dp/B09P81FQ3Z/

and then connect them using a 3.5mm to 2x RCA cable like this

https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-3-5mm-Auxiliary-Stereo-Splitter/dp/B00LM2Y2U4/

 

Thank you I will look in to LOXJIE A30, but is there noting in $300 range that is better? I heard that audio equipment is expensive so I'm surprised to hear that there is something in $170 range that is better then anything that is twice as expansive.

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2 minutes ago, LAYTOR said:

Thank you I will look in to LOXJIE A30, but is there noting in $300 range that is better? I heard that audio equipment is expensive so I'm surprised to hear that there is something in $170 range that is better then anything that is twice as expansive.

No, the expensive gear is designed to look expensive and steal your money.

Like... there is technically better equipment. But it's beyond human hearing, so what's the point?

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6 minutes ago, saintlouisbagels said:

No, the expensive gear is designed to look expensive and steal your money.

Like... there is technically better equipment. But it's beyond human hearing, so what's the point?

Alright, I will try to compare LOXJIE A30, with audioengin n22 gen2 then and if audioengin n22 gen2 will be worst I will just buy LOXJIE A30 thanks! The reason why I want to go with audioengin n22 as of now is purely because it has nicer connectivity options.

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3 minutes ago, LAYTOR said:

Alright, I will try to compare LOXJIE A30, with audioengin n22 gen2 then and if audioengin n22 gen2 will be worst I will just buy LOXJIE A30 thanks! The reason why I want to go with audioengin n22 as of now is purely because it has nicer connectivity options.

Ouch, the Gen 1 version got a really bad review.

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/audioengine-n22-amplifier-review.43248/

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9 minutes ago, LAYTOR said:

Alright, I will try to compare LOXJIE A30, with audioengin n22 gen2 then and if audioengin n22 gen2 will be worst I will just buy LOXJIE A30 thanks! The reason why I want to go with audioengin n22 as of now is purely because it has nicer connectivity options.

If you really want a pretty piece of tech on your desk, I love the way the WiiM amp looks

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLGMPMFN/

I would pair it with the Apple USB-C dongle as well and then run a 3.5mm to 2x RCA cable.

 

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/wiim-amp-streaming-amplifier-review.52372/

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1 minute ago, saintlouisbagels said:

If you really want a pretty piece of tech on your desk, I love the way the WiiM amp looks

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLGMPMFN/

I would pair it with the Apple USB-C dongle as well and then run a 3.5mm to 2x RCA cable.

 

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/wiim-amp-streaming-amplifier-review.52372/

Got it I will look at it too thanks!

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26 minutes ago, LAYTOR said:

Got it I will look at it too thanks!

If you decide to get the WiiM amp and don't want the bulkiness of a 3.5mm cable to dual RCA, you can try USB-A to TOSLINK cable instead.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2DBGKL3/

 

Although, if we're working with a desktop PC that already has TOSLINK output, you can ignore that suggestion and just go straight for a regular TOSLINK cable lol.

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