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Clarification for a newb, DACs and other stuff too

I am new to outboard DACs, but am looking forward to the experiment.

I have attained a Theta DSPro Basic (gen I), I want to use a DVD player as the transport.

But, I am almost certain that the DAC is 44.1khz ONLY, and the DVD is 48khz or 96khz output only.

Stands to reason that this won't work.

I am curious if ALL CD PLAYERS digital outputs are 44.1khz, especially since a lot of newer units have the higher 48 or 96 sample rates.

Basicly will any CD player with digital outs do with this DAC? or will I have to find one with 44.1khz only?

Thanks in advance
distortion

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distortion OP
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Thanks everyone.

The Theta DSPro Basic I has a signal and a DAT input, but neither work with the DVD players output.

When using a 44.1khz/16bit signal from a computer music workstation it works fine.

I dont have a spare CD player around to check it.

Whe using the digital from the DVD player, at the lowest setting 48khz/16bit, in either the signal or DAT input, the result is the same. You here the music but it is loud and distorted, the more dynamic(louder) the passage the more distorted it becomes.

I am considering purchasing a low dollar CD to use as a transport, but I would like to know will any CD player with digital out do?

Thanks in advance.
distortion OP
571 posts
 
Did I say HERE.....DOH!!!! I meant HEAR.

Dang that "submit as is" button.
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