Sound cards with RCA output
prices on 4 modelsRCA
— technically, the RCA connector can be used for different types of signal, but in this case, the simplest linear interface for analogue audio transmission is meant. In such an interface, one connector allows you to transmit only one channel of sound. So RCA jacks are usually installed in pairs — for the left and right stereo channel. Due to such bulkiness, this interface is practically not used in headphones and is very rarely found in “purely computer” speakers, but it is quite popular in stationary audio equipment: transmitting each channel via a separate wire improves sound quality compared to simpler interfaces like mini-Jack 3.5 mm. So a sound card with an RCA output can be useful, for example, for building a home audio system based on a computer.| Prices Prices | Suitable for Suitable for | Connection Connection | DAC DAC | SNR SNR | Headphone Amp | Inputs Inputs | Outputs Outputs | Channels Channels | |||
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 | $279.99 Amazon.com | DAC external | USB-C | 32 bit 384 kHz | — | Yes | 3.5 mm - 1 pcs RCA - 2 pcs Optical S/PDIF - 1 pcs | 3.5 mm - 1 pcs RCA - 2 pcs Optical S/PDIF - 1 pcs | 2 | ||
 | $999.00 Amazon.com | audio interface internal | PCIe | 24 bit 192 kHz | 110 dB | — | RCA - 2 pcs Optical S/PDIF - 2 pcs Coaxial S/PDIF - 1 pcs MIDI - 1 pcs | 3.5 mm - 1 pcs 6.35 mm - 1 pcs RCA - 2 pcs Optical S/PDIF - 2 pcs Coaxial S/PDIF - 1 pcs MIDI - 1 pcs | 2 | ||
 | audio interface internal | PCIe | 32 bit 384 kHz | — | Yes | 3.5 mm - 1 pcs XLR (Balanced) - 1 pcs / Phantom Power RCA - 2 pcs Optical S/PDIF - 1 pcs | 3.5 mm - 1 pcs 6.35 mm - 1 pcs RCA - 2 pcs Optical S/PDIF - 1 pcs | 5.1 | |||
 | $498.88 Amazon.com | gaming internal | PCIe | 24 bit 192 kHz | 124 dB | — | 6.35 mm - 1 pcs RCA - 2 pcs Optical S/PDIF - 1 pcs | 3.5 mm - 2 pcs 6.35 mm - 1 pcs RCA - 2 pcs Optical S/PDIF - 1 pcs | 5.1 Dolby Digital Live, DTS, EAX 5.0 HD | ||