I have the DA2 in my integrated and find it to be a good place to start. Which interface to use is a tough one. I would eliminate Toslink. That leaves coax and USB. Buy from a source with a great return policy and buy equally priced coax and USB and let them fight it out. Lots of threads on bang for the buck cables.
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.