Need help to find better USBC DAC

[metropole]

I needed to connect a laptop dock to my speakers. I prefered the USB-C port int the back of the port.

Found this product:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085RSYYT8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

However, it turns out that I get a crackle sound overlaid. Therefore, what better choices are out there? I am using it mostly for conferencing. I know Creative has some products. Only drawback, not USB-C.

Can anyone recommend a product?

 

[magnetik]

iirc the Super X-Fi usb dac is usb-c

 

[metropole]

thanks. this seems like a quality product. Can I also run this driver-less?


Found this FAQ on https://us.creative.com/sxfisupport/sxfi-amp/faqs/
Can the SXFI AMP work on speakers?
Super X-Fi technology is meant to recreate natural sound from multiple sets of speakers for headphones. Thus, it will only work for headphones.

So, this is not meant for speakers?

 

[magnetik]

thanks. this seems like a quality product. Can I also run this driver-less?


Found this FAQ on https://us.creative.com/sxfisupport/sxfi-amp/faqs/
Can the SXFI AMP work on speakers?
Super X-Fi technology is meant to recreate natural sound from multiple sets of speakers for headphones. Thus, it will only work for headphones.

So, this is not meant for speakers?

it outputs same analog signal through 3.5mm. think it's mainly marketed for headphones but the x-fi portion can be turned on/off and it used as a plain dac without the processing. I also have a Sabaj DA3 that is similar.

 

[daglesj]

I can recommend the CREATIVE Sound Blaster Play! 4

Works really well and has some handy noise cancellation features for video calls etc. The dongle sounds great and has a fair bit of output. Not expensive either.