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How do I put a DAC to good use?

I have a Pass Labs DAC 1 that is not being used. I thought about selling it, but I think it's one of those components that's probably to hard to sell. So I thought why not stream music through it. I have a Mac with iTunes and a Airport Express, but the AE only has USB out. How do I go from a USB to any of the DAC 1 inputs, be it XLR, COAX or Optical. Is their a component that can go inbetween these two? Thanks for all your input.
zippyy
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sfar
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Zippyy, I was responding to your original statement that the AE has only USB out.

The devices Gmood1 sent links to don't connect to the USB port on the Airport Express, they connect to the USB port on your PC or Mac. To get an audio signal from the Airport Express you can plug either an optical cable or a stereo mini analog cable into the single audio jack on the AE. It's a dual-purpose port and either an analog cable or optical digital cable will work as long as you have the right size connector on the cable. The USB port on the AE does not provide the same audio-out capability as a USB port on the computer.
gmood1
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Yeah I thought you planned to go Mac mini to Dac. Here's some adapters Toslink Female to Mini-Plug Male Adapter . Here's another USB converter if you decide to go Mac direct to Dac The USB Thingee.
vegasears
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Below is a link to Apple.com, nice little bunch of wires for an Airport Express. The kit also has an adapter that can be used for vinyl in to a mac.

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?productLearnMore=M9573LL/A
zippyy OP
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Thanks everybody. Learned something new today. I appreciate all your insite.
zippyy OP
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I mean insight.
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