Rob wrote:

I'm not convinced that the DAC/analogue amplifier in my Mac Mini is all
it might be - the sound, while not unpleasant, appears to be rather
dull, at least compared to the DAC of an AV amplifier when fed the
optical output.

Most onboard 'computer audio' is distinctly second rate AT BEST.


So, I'm thinking of a DAC to improve the sound. It does appear the sky's
the limit, but this caught my eye:

http://www.homehifi.co.uk/TC-7510/about.html

Any thoughts?

Massive overkill.

Since you've boxed yourself into a situation by buying a Mac, there's little
you can do about it though. PC owners OTOH have a vast variety of options
open to them.

Graham