The TOSLINK output is the same connector as the 3.5mm analog connector. The AirPort Express has its own great DAC, but if you prefer to use another, no problem. Use a Mini TOSLINK cable to connect directly to the optical SPDIF digital inputs of a DAC or stereo receiver.
Since you can control the volume from your device or Mac, you can skip the preamp for even better fidelity just plug it directly into your power amplifier. Use a 3.5mm to RCA cord to connect to any stereo system or power amp or preamp, or many other powered speakers. Use a 3.5mm cord to connect to many powered speakers. Simply plug the AirPort express into your HiFi, stereo, power-amplifier, home music system or powered speakers, and it will play from your iOS device or your Mac. It's easy to configure a slew of them to sit in different rooms of your home, and play to them from your devices. This Apple AirPort Express can be used as a high-perfomance DAC to play-out from a Mac or iOS device either over WiFi, or over wired Ethernet. Good: Fantastic audio quality, full 2 V RMS output, beautiful, sturdy build and small.īad: Much clumsier to set up the first time than Bluetooth. See also the audioengine B1 Bluetooth Audio Receiver and old AirPort Express.
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