



Maybe I could find a cable that can connect the PS4 through that. I still have my Presonus Firebox (old but decent DAC/AMP), which has a MIDI - S/PDIF input. I doubt that kind of cable exists though. But, I'd prefer a single cable that can plug into two different sources (like L/R RCA to dual stereo 3.5mm) making it possible to use either source without unplugging anything. I woould need a L/R RCA->female 3.5mm adapter for the $20 converter, which would then allow me to just witch the main 3.5 mm between the desktop and PS4 when I need to. I do have two RCA->1/4 cables, but the thing is that my speakers are always connected to my desktop through a L/R RCA to single stereo 3.5mm that plugs into the realtek backside output. Maybe the difference I heard with the powered speakers was just placebo, but probably the frankenstein cabling which I will fix soon enough. I don't believe any audio settings where different, as I disabled all enhancements for both realtek and digital out. But, I was also testing the converter with some chain link cabling that might have contributed to the issue. So I was right in my idea that the output analog signal should be as neutral as the digital, but with little amplification, causing my headphones to sound shrill. Not sure if I need a better converter, but I want to make sure I am getting as good of audio as possible for a reasonable price. I almost purchased it but it seemed a bit expensive: Then there are the Fiios and Oreis online. What exactly is the reason for this difference? Is this normal or should I get a different converter? There are many many options online and I'm not sure which would be best. It was harder to tell the difference between the two with my powered speakers, but I still heard a slight difference. It just seemed like it was missing a good part of the bass spectrum. When I compared my desktop realtek audio to the converter with headphones, I noticed that the onboard realtek had a fuller sound, but sound quality otherwise was good with the converter. First, will this adapter provide me balanced and quality sound through powered speakers? Or should I look at more expensive converters online?

No info on whether input is 16 or 24 bit. The spec is 96 KHz max rate, according to the box. I was at Fry's and purchased this $20 converter: I must do this because my monitor has neither an HDMI in nor speakers, and so my only way to get audio is through the controller or optical. I wish to use an optical-analog converter with my PS4 to get audio from the optical out to my speakers.
