Hi linuxhardware gang

i’ve been having some issue on my headphone jack, and the sound quality has never been great. this is on a small mini pc running arch linux.

So what i’m looking for is a device i can plug into my usb (preferably usb-C) and Linux will use it to play audio. i plan to plug that device into my amp, which i can use headphone jack or those white and red plugs for.

I hope USB DAC is the proper term, i’m kind of struggling to find products that do this.

anyway, does anyone have experience with products like this on linux? i don’t want to have to hack together the software side. even just a brand recommendation will help.

  • TheHolm
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    9 months ago

    Look to FIIO. They have million models for all budgets. I’m using E10K for last 5? years. Best 100$ I ever spent. I would add physical volume knob on it is extremely convenient. Love it.