Help - Advice On Interface - Mutec Options

[Monty_W]

Hi,

First post and I really need some advice on the best option for me. I currently run a Mac Mini via USB > Benchmark USB DAC1 > Dynaudio Air monitors - only for two channel playback.

I know this is probably not the best way to interface between a Mac and an active pair of monitors that can accept AES/EUB - digital XLR. The Benchmark DAC1 is adding a layer of conversion that is not needed.

What is the best way to go Mac optical out and convert to AES/EUB digital XLR? I have seen a possible solution:

http://www.mutec-net.de the MC1?

Or are there other more suitable options?

Also, is there a way to go Firewire 800 > AES/EUB - XLR?

Any advice??

Thanks,

MontyW