... a bookshelf amp with optical in and without the DAC function ...
I would expect there would be a DAC inside the powered speaker since the optical input is digital, especially if the internal amp is not a direct conversion Class D amp (and even then).
Well yes, obviously when the audio connection is optical (= digital), there needs to be a conversion to analog at the end. My bad, sorry. Let me rephrase that then: a bookshelf amp with optical in and without the external soundcard function...
Regarding headphones, I use Bluetooth headphones with my Mac. Absence of a cord is refreshing even when sitting at the desk, being able to just step away without concern.
I agree that Bluetooth streaming of audio is pretty good. I use it in my car every day. To be honest I still prefer a cable, but the convenience of wireless is sometimes *so* tempting. Besides, I don't believe the audio quality is that much worse with Bluetooth. No that I can hear or that it bothers me anyway...
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