Subj : Re: Looking for a box
To   : poindexter FORTRAN
From : Roc
Date : Wed Nov 10 2021 01:03 pm

pF> My tinnitus is so bad, I could plug in a Fisher Price turntable and find
pF> it  enjoyable.  :)

I'm sad to hear that (pun intended) but keep in mind hearing does only get worse with age.

I suggest getting good headphones (Sennheiser HD600 is my pick) while you still have some ears to enjoy them with.

pF> I've seen some USB audio devices, maybe a cheap one would suffice?

For a line-out, pretty much any will work as long as they support usb audio class (i.e. standard, doesn't require vendor-specific drivers).

For a headphone-out, it's more complicated as amplification (not just gain, but ability to provide current to the headphones) is needed, and generic usb sound adapters are _nasty_ at that.

Schiit Fulla or HEL is generic advice in the US.

Else, https://www.audiosciencereview.com/ is my go-to for measurement-driven, objective reviews.

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