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It's true: Apple tends to have very good headphone audio output compared to other phone/laptop manufacturers. The Asus, Acer, and Dell laptops I've used have ha
by JohnBooty 12y ago
It's true: Apple tends to have very good headphone audio output compared to other phone/laptop manufacturers. The Asus, Acer, and Dell laptops I've used have had very noisy headphone output.
But it's still noisier than well-regarded USB DAC/amps available for well below $100 or just a little over. (Fiio, Schiit, Audioquest, etc. are names to look into if anybody's interested)
As a bonus, using a USB DAC+amp will save some wear and tear on your laptop's headphone jack. Those can wear out if you're plugging and unplugging your headphones several times a day over the course of several years. That is not an easy, fun, or cheap repair.