HiWire Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) I've been thinking about getting a new MacBook and I realized that Apple has changed all the ports. Everything is Thunderbolt 3/USB 3.1 and the headphone jack lost its optical output with the 2016 models: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7818763?start=0&tstart=0 Have you guys done any research on DACs with Thunderbolt 3/USB 3.1? I think everyone is going to be using USB Type-A to Type-C adapters until manufacturers release new products. Yes, I realize that there isn't an immediate benefit to using Type-C connections for audio. It looks like an opportunity to sell stuff all over again. Edited July 19, 2017 by HiWire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudeWolf Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 The thing is that most stereo DACs are good bandwidth wise with USB 2.0, so I wouldn't expect much in terms of adopting new standards on the DAC side. Just get the right cable and you should be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiWire Posted July 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 Yes, I'll probably start with an adapter if I have to hook up to USB Type-C. I think it will be a few years before this stuff becomes standard, and there aren't any new functions at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitigir Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 1 hour ago, RudeWolf said: The thing is that most stereo DACs are good bandwidth wise with USB 2.0, so I wouldn't expect much in terms of adopting new standards on the DAC side. Just get the right cable and you should be good. Exactly, not to mention Type C cables has more components into the flow of music data to identify itself....it affects music in a negative ways. I don't like the idea of type C. Just use adaptor for a more affordable ways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiWire Posted July 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) Simple is best. I've got old gear anyway, so I won't put myself up as a guinea pig if it's unnecessary. Every new standard has taken a while to implement correctly and consistently, whether it was USB, FireWire, Bluetooth, etc. Edited July 19, 2017 by HiWire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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