Fosi Audio Q4 Headphone Amplifier DAC Converter, Mini Stereo Digital-to-Analog DAC Amp, USB Coaxial Optical to 3.5MM AUX RCA Jack, for Computer Desktop Powered Active Speakers Up to 24 bit/192 kHz

Having previously purchased two ‘cheap’ DAC Converter units and really struggled to get any decent level of sound through them, I decided to bite the bullet and pay a bit more for the Fosi Audio Q4 Headphone Amplifier DAC Converter. I am using this unit with a TosLink optical cable and it has exceeded all my expectations. This little device punches above its weight and delivers a remarkable listening experience that I think would be hard to match in its price range.It is a very compact and sturdy design, with a solid and premium feel to it.I am using this device with an LG Smart TV that is fitted into a bed unit (so TV rises from foot of the bed). As such, we only ever use this TV with headphones, so achieving decent sound through headphones is essential to us. As previously mentioned, I had struggled to get any decent level of sound through two cheaper versions of DAC converters (the sound levels were so quiet we had resorted to always using subtitles when watching TV), but I just left the cables in place that were used with those and plugged them into the Fosi unit – which clearly showed me there was nothing wrong with the cables I had been using and the issue was with the cheap DAC units. With the Fosi unit, everything works brilliantly and the sound quality and levels are awesome. I am not using particularly expensive headphones – they are wired and have an impedance value of 32 – which should have been good enough with the original ‘cheap’ DAC converter but simply wasn’tThe Fosi Audio Q4 Headphone Amplifier DAC Converter is an absolute gem – although it should be noted I have only tried connecting via Toslink optical cable so cannot comment on other connection options. It’s hard to believe that such a small, affordable device can provide this level of audio performance. Highly recommended!

I asked the question if this would work as a gaming DAC and output sound to my headphones and still have the ability to mic into the motherboard of my PC.I was told no but I can say that this setup configuration works without issues for me. (Runbing Windows 10, b550 motherboard, V-moda BoomPro mic, Philips shp9500, splitter cable).I was advised by a friend, researched throughly and came to the conclusion that this would be a good quality setup. The addition of this DAC has made it a perfect gaming setup for me and at a good overall cost.PROS:• this DAC played a part in delivering better performance than most gaming headsets.• I didn't think that bass and treble control would be very useful but I now find myself regularly tweaking them in various situations to optimise game sound and music to my taste.• Nice weight to the unit yet quite compact in size.• Control dials have a nice quality feel to them.• Noticeable cleaner sound when compared to motherboard output.• Good sound stage which is perfect for gaming.• I HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH MIC INTO MOTHERBOARD WHILST USING USB TO DAC.CONS:• For convenience only, it would have been nice to have the mic pass through without having to split into mobo.CONCLUSION:I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a decent gaming sound experience at a good price point.

I recently recieved a Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro 250 Ohm, so I decided to do some research on the best budget DAC/Amp as the motherboard sound card is pretty bad and I had static white noise on loud volumes and random crackling. So I came across this one in some YouTube reviews and they all mentioned how it's a great budget USB DAC for the price. And I knew I had to try it out and see if it's good ( I could return it if I didn't like it ). And the sound quality had a reasonable improvement, it wasn't mindblowing but it wasn't worse than my current setup, and I can esure you it's great for the price. The soundstage is decent and the volume is perfect for my 250 Ohm headset. I've spent some time messing around with the 'Bass' and 'Treble' knobs on the front to get my ideal sound and i've settled with the Bass being about halfway and Treble about a third a way up. This balances out the Bass and enhances the treble ( good for gaming ).