For that kinda long green you might as well get a streamer with i2s out.
But then again there is no clue to what source you are trying to convert. You MIGHT not discern any difference.
Coax to I2S
Hello all,
My DAC recommends the I2S as the preferred input for best performance. I see some DDCs in the 4-$500 range that convert USB to I2S and do some re clocking/cleaning of the signal etc. I am really wanting to try the I2S but I am only seeing units in the 1.6-1.8k range that will convert Coax to I2S. Are there cheaper options out there for this? At that price I would almost consider getting an upgrade of my cd transport to a better one with I2S if there is nothing more reasonable out there for a convertor.
Thanks all
Jason
Forgot to mention the Musician Leo DDC takes SPDIF (similar unit to Denafrips Hermes) and at around $1200 while not cheap is at least a bit less expensive. https://audioartcable.com/products/musician-leo-digital-interface |
You’re forgiven. Heh heh. Very easy mistake to make. Understand with the Leo/Hermes you’re also getting a much better clock than the Pisces/Iris and probably better than any transport you’ll get anywhere near the price of the Leo/Hermes. All I can say is my performance went to an entirely higher level of transparency and performance going with i2S, and if your DAC manufacturer says it’s the best input I think you should take that as a meaningful suggestion for a significant upgrade. |
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