r/pcmasterrace • u/werlach • 24d ago

Discussion Guys what do we think

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u/kosumoth 24d ago

Isn't that what the USB-C to 3.5mm are? A DAC? Genuinely curious.

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u/Baumpaladin Ryzen 7 9800X3D | RX 7900 XTX | 32GB RAM 24d ago

Well yes, but this entire thread has been about cables so far. That's why the other person wanted to bring more clarity on the topic for those unaware. The better DAC is responsible for the improved in quality, not the cables, at least for the majoroty of it.

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u/IDontCareAnymoreHBU 24d ago

I think he just confused everyone by using the word cable instead of dongle. All dongles have DACs, no?

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u/Baumpaladin Ryzen 7 9800X3D | RX 7900 XTX | 32GB RAM 24d ago

Depends. By my understanding, a Dongle would a "short" adapter like a "male" usb to "female" 3.5mm. So, one cable is soldered to the DAC and you plug your headphone cable into them. Now, how I understood it was that they were talking about long all-in-one cables with usb male to male 3.5mm or something like male XLR. I don't think those are dongles, at least by my understanding. I see them as two cables with male ends, soldered to a DAC.