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Older DAC connection to my Macbook??

I'm looking at an older Esoteric DAC to possibly buy but have only connected my current DAC with a USB to my Macbook Pro. The Esoteric doesn't have a USB. How would I connect it? Thanks for any input.

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bubba12 OP
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I understand on the Dac i use the toslink input but do i need a special cable? Is there a toslink to USB cable?
randy-11
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what inputs does the Esoteric DAC have?
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It has optical/Toslink. I think I need a cable that has USB at one end and Tousling at the other? Is that possible? Do those cables exist?

randy-11
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there are convertors - Berkley has a nice one for $2,000

why not use the Toslink output from your macbook?

you may be thinking it has only a mini-jack but check it out
mesch
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I would go with a USB/SPDIF converter. I have used many with older DACs. Use an Audiophileo 2 with Pure Power power supply. They come up used here on AG. Wiith the added power supply probably run ~$500-$600. In the interim you might get a Music Fidelity V-Link or M2tech Hiface converter. Either should run~$100 used and easier to find I use the Hiface in a 2nd system. 
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