D/A converter with USB input for PC audio. ? High quality D/A conversion with USB ? Compatible with Windows®, MacOS® ? Automatic detection without the need of additional software, when used with conventional computer systems ? Powered via USB ? SMD technology for shortest signal paths ? NEW! Faceplate in new "S" design ? Gold-plated RCA sockets ? Output stage with ultra-low impedance Windows computer systems normally resample music from CD with Windows Kernel mixer. This conversion deteriorates the audio performance. Pro-Ject Direct Streaming allows bit-by-bit processing. This avoids unwanted signal alteration of the signal by-passing the Windows Kernel mixer.For replay a suitable software player,, like foobar 2000, is needed. Line-level output 1 pair RCA/Phono sockets Output voltage 0,775Veff D/A converter Burr Brown 2702E, 16-Bit Delta Sigma Sampling rate 44,1 kHz USB input digital serial data protocol USB 1.1 Operating systems Windows® and MacOS® Dimensions W x H x D 103 x 36 x 103 (109 mm with sockets) Weight 540g