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AES/EBU vs SPDIF and AES/EBU to SPDIF adaptor

i guess this is kind of a two fold question. I am looking into a newer DAC and have been using a Chord Cutest for my Bluesound Node to stream. I also have an Ayre C5xe-mp CD player that I also want to use a DAC to improve the sound. I am currently using an Ayre AES to SE adapter, and am curious what the downfalls are of using an adapter vs a DAC with AES input capability. 

I really like the Cutest and want to upgrade to the Hugo TT But the Hugo doesn’t have the AES input. Am I making a mountain out of a molehill or will having a AES input on the DAC be that much better?

Thank you in advance.

theo

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theo OP
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Jim, thank you for your response. I should have worded my question better 

as I think my point wasn’t clear. Basically is there a difference in the digital

domain, using an AES output on a source component via a AES to SPIDF adapter

vs a AES to AES Cable. Provided the DAC has a AES input or buy a DAC with 

SPDIF input only and use the adapter. 

 

My reason is, I can’t afford a DAC that AES input and features like remote, built

in headphone amp etc.

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