Reddit mentions of 192kHz DAC Converter eSynic Digital to Analog Converter Volume Control Digital Optical Coaxial Toslink to Analog Stereo L/R RCA 3.5mm Audio Adapter for HD DVD Blu-ray PS3 PS4 Apple TV Amps Cinema

I would highly recommend getting something like this.
https://www.amazon.com/Converter-Digital-Control-Optical-Coaxial/dp/B073PYN7L5/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549324253&sr=8-3&keywords=192khz+dac+converter
You can use any headphones on it and it as a scroll wheel for volume. This is my current set up for the ps3.

~$20 is pricey? It's not as cheap as a passive adapter but I wouldn't consider it pricey.

FX DAC X6 or SMSL SD793-II. There are some cheaper options like this but they're probably not great

hey cnobilski- I had a similar situation with my dad's old Technics SU-8088. Initially I was running it through a vizio 42"- which had the 1/8" out jack. Then i bought a samsung 55" 8000 series (for a steal of more than 50% off/$400 total @costco) but the 1/8" jack no longer worked for audio out.

After a LOT of rabbit-holing i bought a D.A.C. for $25 that allowed coaxial or tosilink in and has aux/headphone and rca out, and ended up working perfectly. The DAC also has a volume control - it needs to be plugged in, and does not amplify per se, but great functionality overall.

I'm not certain this is necessary for you specific situation- but may be useful if you need more choices for connectivity. 1/8" to tosilink cables are also available. I feel like the optical (tosilink) out provides good sound, but am unsure if adding an extra stage in the signal path (the DAC) lowers the quality and or optical source to analog improves the sound quality. There many more DACs that focus on HDMI in/out as well- but i was using the only HDMI out to feed my soundbar- not necessary now since I upgraded to Wharfedale Denton 80th speakers (not budget friendly, but...so worth it- i promptly returned my ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Bookshelf Speakers- not even close)

Good luck and i hope this is somewhat useful or at least interesting to you. I love the warmth and overall sound of my 2.1 channel system now. It's incredibly satisfying and to echo what so many others newish to "upgraded" audio listening have said- I'm hearing all of my favorite music for the first time again.

PS- because my 8088 was always static-y and due to my ignorance, I wrongly assumed that technics was a bargain brand. Once i did a little research I realized what a monster HQ amp i had. Were you aware that you had such a HQ piece before you hooked it up?

If that's working for you it could work with an adapter but honestly that looks like trash, you want a DAC to be isolated, not acting as a USB hub. You probably want something with RCA outs to plug into the speakers directly via RCA cable without additional adapters. If your motherboard has an optical audio out you could still go cheap with something like this or if the volume knob is something you use a lot you could go this direction (though I wouldn't recommend it personally).

But if your setup works for you and you don't have noticeable noise (like when there's silent audio) you're probably fine if you have an RCA adapter. That said, if you've got some more cash to spend buying an actual quality DAC/Amp can be pretty dang enjoyable.

> but it has to be powered to convert the signal to Optical.

Yeah. This is the one I got I guess it was $20, not $25. It's USB powered, so you may be able to run it off your TV.

The rub is, most TVs won't adjust volume on TOSLINK. I went this route because my TV didn't have an analog out, and I wanted to connect to a pair of PC speakers.

Cool, then the loss of inputs from the R-15PM shouldn't matter much. I'd definitely recommend adding some kind of physical volume knob inbetween the speakers and computer though, easier to prevent yourself from blowing up the speakers.

Audio Interfaces are pretty popular for this, but you can find cheaper options that still have some features. This things 20 bucks and has a volume knob, speaker outs, and a headphone jack. Even this $8 knob does the trick.

FiiO is going to be the most recommended here. SMSL is another option with the SMSL SD-793II which runs a bit cheaper (here in the US at least), but it depends on Optical or Coax input (no USB). If there's an issue with your sound chipset, it may be a good idea to test the optical or digital connections somehow first.

Another option, and the one I would personally recommend for situation (since this sounds like more of a solution to the headphones working than the pursuit of top-notch audio) is one of the cheap Chinese DAC/Amps you see like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Converter-Digital-Control-Optical-Coaxial/dp/B073PYN7L5/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1540390738&sr=8-15&keywords=dac+headphone+amp

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I have a couple of friends that use these to drive their gaming headphones (ATH-A900 and AKG 701) and they get the job done according to them. They are not audiophiles or anything though, they just say the little box helps pump up the volume and is more convenient than the jacks on the PC. The specs listed show 30mW as maximum output but doesn't list ohms. Either way I can't imagine they have gobs of power but they should be an improvement on a busted mobo soundchip. I have one (gifted by one of my gamer friends) but I've not tested it myself.

You could try using something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073PYN7L5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got it for working my way through an action-heavy LP and the audio being out of sync (I was originally monitoring the audio through my PC via OBS Studio) was messing up both my game play and commentary.

Assuming your motherboard has an optical audio out, you need:

1. stereo speakers with an integrated DAC and bass control: Edifier R1280DB
   
   
2. an optical switcher with three inputs (one to the speakers, one to the headphones, and one free for an eventual 3rd device) and a remote control to switch between the different inputs
   
   
3. (optional) a cheap DAC if your headphones don't have one.

Okay, as far as DAC/amps go, if I do end up needing one do you think one of these would work, or is there another cheap alternative (preferably under $25)? Also, I'm more worried about needing one for the PS4, not so much as PC/Laptop, because I'd be plugging directly into the Dualshock controller. Who knows, it might sound great, but yeah.
https://www.amazon.com/D03K-Digital-Analog-Audio-Converter/dp/B009346RSS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

https://www.amazon.com/Converter-Digital-Control-Coaxial-Toslink/dp/B073PYN7L5/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Yea I will eventually upgrade my speakers and amp eventually but for now I think this is the converter you're mentioning. I plug my digital out into that then plug the converter into my amp.

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https://imgur.com/a/kCdnYSO

I got the microphone to work through my temporary speakers. (Mackies didn’t deliver yet)

However the YouTube audio won’t work. What am I doing wrong? My TV has a Digital Audio Out (Optical) also. I’m not sure if that has something to do with it.

Do I need this?
192kHz DAC Converter eSynic Digital to Analog Converter Volume Control Digital Optical Coaxial Toslink to Analog Stereo L/R RCA 3.5mm Audio Adapter for Xbox HD DVD Blu-ray PS3 PS4 Apple TV Amps Cinema https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073PYN7L5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LJIqDb4PV59P0

I am looking for a relatively cheap DAC Converter to use with the PS3. I would like to use it to take in audio from the PS3's optical output and drive a pair of wired headphones with a 3.5mm connector. I am currently using the RCA output and an RCA-to-3.5mm connector, but am unable to increase the audio volume with that setup.

I am looking at possibly getting A or B. B looks a little nicer, but one of the answers to a question mentions (possibly incorrectly?) not being able to amplify audio. A says it has an audio amplifier chip.

Would either of these suit my purposes and does one seem better than the other? Or, do I need a separate amp for the 3.5mm signal? Thanks for any advice.

I have not tried this but for 5 stars out of 460 reviews, it must be decent.

https://www.amazon.com/Converter-Digital-Control-Optical-Coaxial/dp/B073PYN7L5/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?keywords=ps4+headphone+amp&qid=1563101767&s=gateway&sr=8-13