The Dude Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 I am looking to take my audio out from my phone via USB-C to either SPDIF/TOSLINK or Coax that will be connected to my Helix DSP in my car system. I want to keep it at as digital as possible, so would something like this work? Douk Audio U2 XMOS XU208 Digital Interface, USB to TOSLINK Coaxial/Optical Audio Adapter, for DAC/Preamp/Amplifier, Support PCM & DSD64 (Upgrade Version) https://a.co/d/fXxRxQn Some recommend a DAC Like the Topping D10, but I don't understand why you'd want to go digital to analog, then back to digital, not to mention that's a bulky device to have in the car. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 don't most newer model cars have hdmi inputs? that would be a simple usb-c to hdmi connector, like you would use for a wall wart. I've used 'boxes' like you showed above for somethings... they work reasonably well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 hour ago, The Dude said: Some recommend a DAC Like the Topping D10, but I don't understand why you'd want to go digital to analog, then back to digital, not to mention that's a bulky device to have in the car. The topping d10 uniquely allows you to use the coax spdif output as a digital passthrough, that's why. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted December 21, 2023 Author Share Posted December 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Schu said: don't most newer model cars have hdmi inputs? that would be a simple usb-c to hdmi connector, like you would use for a wall wart. I've used 'boxes' like you showed above for somethings... they work reasonably well. Its a 2014, even my 2021 doesn't have HDMI. Guess I am behind the times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 4 hours ago, The Dude said: I am looking to take my audio out from my phone via USB-C to either SPDIF/TOSLINK or Coax that will be connected to my Helix DSP in my car system. I want to keep it at as digital as possible, so would something like this work? Douk Audio U2 XMOS XU208 Digital Interface, USB to TOSLINK Coaxial/Optical Audio Adapter, for DAC/Preamp/Amplifier, Support PCM & DSD64 (Upgrade Version) https://a.co/d/fXxRxQn I've been using an earlier version of this (USB2 instead of USB-C) for several years. It has been 100% reliable. I'm not sure that there are XMOS drivers available for Android or iPhone, though -- I recall having to search a bit for Windows drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 I believe all the new cars have USB connections. No HDMI. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 5 hours ago, JJkizak said: I believe all the new cars have USB connections. No HDMI. JJK My bad... that is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted December 23, 2023 Author Share Posted December 23, 2023 On 12/21/2023 at 2:02 PM, Edgar said: I've been using an earlier version of this (USB2 instead of USB-C) for several years. It has been 100% reliable. I'm not sure that there are XMOS drivers available for Android or iPhone, though -- I recall having to search a bit for Windows drivers. Thanks for the feedback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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