Desktop DAC + USB hub to replace front panel (?)

batterybull

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Does such a thing exist?

Would be nice to not have to worry about front panel audio and usb when working with a custom (scratch) build and just have a power button. Most commercially available front panel assemblies look pretty bad especially when put in a custom case.
 

Germanese

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I think he wants the DAC to have some USB ports.
I have only came across 1 so far 3.5mm DAC but it was inferior and it is discontinued i think.
 

GuilleAcoustic

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XD I guess I really didn't get what (s)he wants. I thought it was an alternative to after market front audio + USB PCBs, hence why I suggested using a motherboard USB header to connector a USB DAC PCB and a USB hub PCB.

Well, if it is power button only and use desktop DAC + USB hub to provide what's missing .... I do that on a daily basis XD
 

Germanese

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If you wanna talk to Burson Amp they are on a new rotation on new version for 2019.
They are very open to suggestions, on improving their 5.25" Version Audio Play.

I myself am looking for a 3.5" Dac Amp with OP Amp Swap ability
 

batterybull

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XD I guess I really didn't get what (s)he wants. I thought it was an alternative to after market front audio + USB PCBs, hence why I suggested using a motherboard USB header to connector a USB DAC PCB and a USB hub PCB.

Well, if it is power button only and use desktop DAC + USB hub to provide what's missing .... I do that on a daily basis XD

Yeah maybe I wasn't clear, I'm looking for one hub that replaces the front panel with usb and audio but all I could find are separate units.

USB hubs also pretty much only have one usb input (connecting to the pc) which is suboptimal performance wise compared to a front panel that connects directly to the internal motherboard usb header.

Edit: Just to be clear, I meant as a separate desktop hub instead of integrated into the case
 
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