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Best quality connection from Network Streamer (BluSound Node II) to Preamp (MC C2700)
Hello,
This is my first post so I appreciate anyone who takes the time to look at this and provides any feedback.
I just bought a McIntosh C2700 preamp and would like to connect my Bluesound Node II as a network streamer. I wanted to see what you all thought the best possible way to connect it to my preamp would be.
I guess the first question is which DAC will I actually use.
- Bluesound has a 32-Bit, 384kHz DAC
- McIntosh C2700 has the DA2 which is a 8-channel, 32-bit 24-bit/192kHz DAC
The Possible connection types that are available between the two units are:
- Analog Stereo RCA (Fixed or Variable)
- Coaxial RCA
- TOSLINK digital optical
- USB Audio 2.0*
I really appreciate your all's help on this issue.