Thank you for going through the set up. I have spent weeks trying to figure out how to do this. Explanations did not line up with what I saw on my iMAC menus but yours did.

@ReviewTechTV

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

thanks a lot for your review, i'm new on mac os and it's my first DAC, you solve all my interogations about settings

@ReviewTechTV

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

The Chromecast Audio can now stream up to 96KHz/24bit lossless audio from compatible devices (with apps that support the audio) to connected speakers, which makes the device an appealing option for Tidal, Amazon Music HD fans and audiophiles. I use Amazon Music HD app on a Samsung 7 series TV with Toslink optical to DAC optical out to Yamaha receiver. This is lossless to receiver and sounds great. Streaming from TV to receiver with RCA sounded horrible on a great stereo setup. This was a solution to stream high quality to receiver. You do have to push button turn on DAC each time you turn on TV(no big deal). This makes all sound from TV excellent.

@ReviewTechTV

3 жыл бұрын

Ok, thanks for sharing your story, awesome.

In Windows with Cambridge Audio's USB level 2 driver installed you can take it up to 192. But it's complicated to do this and Cambridge Audio's documentation on it is fragmented and confusing. The driver also doesn't always start up properly with the computer. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. In Windows stick to max 96, it's good enough and no extra driver needed.

@nickn7939

Жыл бұрын

yeah i updated the drivers, and it makes a huge difference, i agree it was kinda complicated, took about a good 45min of clicking around and rereading instructions.

do you know if its possible to hook this up to tv and use the tv as a volume control? looking to use one of these with a 2 channel power amp.

Any recommendations for a device with multiple digital inputs which functions as a mixer and thus can play audio from two sources simultaneously?

Outstanding review! Great organization and presentation. Excellent english too! Convinced me to buy this unit !! Thanks!

@ReviewTechTV

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

hello. is is worth to buy DacMagic 100 instead Creative Sound Blaster Z and connect it with optical to MSI MPG B550 Gaming Edge WIFI Motherboard ATX ? also between Edifier R1280DB 42W and Logitech Z623 witch you would prefer and why?

Very thorough review especially showing it internally. However, there's very little regarding how it actually sounds.

@ReviewTechTV

4 жыл бұрын

I have only tested with my Bose computer desktop speakers, but it's very useful for switching between my Mac's USB and Apple TV.

@ReviewTechTV

4 жыл бұрын

Certainly, there are better sounding DAC's, for starters it's a nice entry-level DAC, only downside no headphone output.

@Yiannis2112

4 жыл бұрын

@@ReviewTechTV I think you probably didn't at all understand, what I was asking. I'm asking how does it sound. Clarity of mp3s-flacs-CDs, soundstage, channel (L-R) separation, is it bright at highs(cymbals etc), is it fast, full bodied and clear at lows(double kick drums, bass guitars) and by how much. What about the mids(vocals)? Are they warm or on the cold, sterile side? Overall does it sound natural or artificial? What's better and what's worse audio wise, when compared to other similar priced dacs?

@ReviewTechTV

4 жыл бұрын

@@Yiannis2112 Sure, excellent question, it sounds nice.

@Yiannis2112

4 жыл бұрын

@@ReviewTechTV Here's another excellent question. Are you high right now or just plain stupid?

great video and so usefull... im looking for a DAC for connect my PC with Stereo Ampliffier and I have many doubts about the quality of the differents brands

@ReviewTechTV

4 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

I have not been able to find this out, but what that little knob on top of the case do? Does it have an actual function?

if my laptop only outputs 24/48khz will this convert it up to 24/192?

Will this work on a amplifier that hasent got digital outputs

Thx! What I still don’t get... will the DAC (or more expensive DACs) upscale the lower Apple TV Signal to let’s say cd quality (once AirPlay streaming via Deezer, tidal, aso..)?

@clovisdacruz6078

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think so.

@atariandre5014

2 жыл бұрын

Uh, 44k is already higher than CD quality.

Is it possible to connect dacmagic 100 on android phone?

I just updated to v 4.47 for my device. but the problem is my old computer can not know on that, does someone know how to go down to v 3.26. thanks

@ReviewTechTV

4 жыл бұрын

Which audio hardware did you upgrade, the DAC or the Apple TV?

Hi..can you connect a smartphone via Bluetooth to the DAC magic and play music through a hifi amp and speakers . Thanks Andrew.

@ReviewTechTV

4 жыл бұрын

To the DacMagic or the Apple TV?

@lastmanstanding2789

4 жыл бұрын

@@ReviewTechTV Hi..I have just brought the Cambridge DAC magic to use with my hifi separates and to use my smartphone as my music source and to connect via Bluetooth to the DAC But my phone cannot connect to the DAC magic by Bluetooth. ???

@lastmanstanding2789

4 жыл бұрын

@@ReviewTechTV can you connect a smartphone by cables as there is no USB port

@ReviewTechTV

4 жыл бұрын

You can connect USB, TOSlink, and S/PDIF, more details in the manual: ➜ techsupport.cambridgeaudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/200995571-DacMagic-100-Manual

How would I hook this up to my amp? My stereo is Adcom 555II amp GTP400 pre amp Heresy II speakers. I will be playing of my phone or tablet. Will it all take a usb with music files. Do I plug to back of my preamp with rca? Then just plug mg phone to the 3.5 in the front? Is that it? I have a volume on my preamp and so does this dac so how would I work this out. Do you have one without a volume or can u still use this? I was also looking at the schiit modi 3 dac... no volume button on that one...what is the comparison?

Hi, very interesting and an informative presentation. You say you have used some sort of a special USB cable. Please could you specify it in text here. Thanking you,

@ReviewTechTV

3 жыл бұрын

I just used a ferrit bead.

A DAC has 1 purpose, that's to improve the sound and you said absolutely nothing about how much it improved your sound. That was literally the only thing I was looking for in this review. Anyone who thinks this was a great review is nuts.

does this product give you audio inputs to use on the computer?

@luchyplacencia7798

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, USB.

@luchyplacencia7798

3 жыл бұрын

A-Male to B-Male Cord

Hello! I hope you will excuse my bad English, but I will take a chance and try to give my opinion on the DACMagic 100. I am very DISSATISFIED because, a few months after the acquisition, I started to notice small and quick disconnections with automatic reclosing. It was unavailable for 1 or 2 seconds, then came back soon after. After a few more months, the device simply SWITCHED OFF on its own, requiring you to manually turn it back on. Yesterday, another problem for the collection: One of the channels was completely MUTE and, in the tests I did, I was sure to be in the DAC itself, as it continued to happen with other sources (CD, NoteBook, etc.) and , changing the position of the RCA connectors, and the same speaker remained silent. I confess to be VERY DISAPPOINTED and I thought it was important to expose my case so that others know the low quality of the product. A respectful hug!

@ReviewTechTV

4 жыл бұрын

Ok, according to Amazon you can return a product if it is faulty.

can i connect headphones to this dac? i dont see mini jack output for headphones

@ReviewTechTV

Жыл бұрын

Maybe the Pro-Ject Audio Pro Box S2 would be a better choice: ➜ amzn.to/3YlABlA

@AuggieG

10 ай бұрын

I'd recommend the iFi Zen Dac v2 for headphones amp/ dac combo

Good rewiu

@ReviewTechTV

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this DAC is a nice little USB audio interface, good for Apple TV or Mac.

does it read flac files?

@ReviewTechTV

3 жыл бұрын

Ok, according to Cambridge Audio the DAC has the following: ➜ techsupport.cambridgeaudio.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/115002506365/DacMagic_100_User_Manual_English.pdf

What is the knob on top of the device?

@ReviewTechTV

3 жыл бұрын

Ok, you can find additional info on the DacMagic 100 here: ➜ techsupport.cambridgeaudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/200995571-DacMagic-100-Manual

@Luke-yn3ku

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReviewTechTV the reason I'm asking because there isn't any mention about it on the manual.

@bobbyb6012

3 жыл бұрын

Not a knob. It's the Cambridge Audio logo.

@m00nraker39

2 жыл бұрын

It's the Cambridge Audio logo. I believe it has no function.

Hey man. Thanks for the info. Would it be possible to put chromecast and chromecast audio both on this dac?

@ReviewTechTV

4 жыл бұрын

Probably no, because you would need a Toslink or S/PDIF output, and the Google chromecast has only HDMI.

@ReviewTechTV

4 жыл бұрын

Chromecast audio may work, apparently it has an optical digital output.

@arypma

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Only 1 it'll be then

@ReviewTechTV

4 жыл бұрын

@@arypma The only thing, not sure if you can still buy the chromecast audio, they may have discontinued it.

@suburbia2050

4 жыл бұрын

@@arypma Im using the optical digital output on my Chromecast audio and you might be able to pick up a refurbished one or 2nd hand one on ebay or other outlets

good upgrade from x7 dac?

@ReviewTechTV

4 жыл бұрын

What's x7 DAC?

@wolandphotography

4 жыл бұрын

@@ReviewTechTV fx-audio x7 dac

@ReviewTechTV

4 жыл бұрын

@@wolandphotography Never heard about this brand, is it still sold?

@wolandphotography

4 жыл бұрын

@@ReviewTechTV yes, here specs; nautilus2.pl/fx-audio-dac-x7

@alexkerrison411

3 жыл бұрын

I have owned a DacMagic for over 6 years. It's much better than onboard audio but these days you can pick up a better DAC for much cheaper like Topping E30, D10S, Atom DAC.

Wat is that hack called. I mean the little white thing

@ReviewTechTV

4 жыл бұрын

It's just a ferrit bead.

It irritates me to no end when I read reviews, and they do NOT use the optical output.

@ReviewTechTV

4 жыл бұрын

The DacMagic 100 is a digital to analogue converter that has USB, S/PDIF and TosLink.

@ReviewTechTV

4 жыл бұрын

More infos in the video description.

@ReviewTechTV

4 жыл бұрын

See the part where I connected the DAC via TosLink to the Apple TV.

You need to configure it as USB2.0 to be able to have 192khz. Sometimes reading the instruction manual before doing "reviews" could help.