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Digital Dilemma

Hey all,

I've got a dilemma. I just purchased an MSB LinkDAC III here on the 'goN. My problem is this:

My CDP (which I'll be using as a transport) has four different digital outputs. There are - AES/EBU, Coax, Glass Fiber and Plastic Fiber.

The DAC only has RCA inputs.

What is the best way to connect my transport to the DAC?? Is there an adapter? Do I need to have the DAC modified? Should I have the CDP modified?

Why can't anything be simple??

Thanks in advance for your help.
danheather

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tireguy
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I agree with Peterb this seems like a simple one to me, though I see two possible options.

1- use your RCA coax 75ohm digital output.

2- sell the thing and get a DAC with multiple digital inputs, and waste a whole lotta money on trying every possible digital cable configuration and realizing that the coax RCA 75ohm sounds the best(as it usually does)

~Tim
tireguy
1,964 posts
 
Danheather-I misunderstood your "problem" I don't think there would be much lost by doing so, but the possible benefits of BNC would be negated. I know Pure Note makes some of the cables you describe(different end on either side of the cable) you may want to check them out, they seem to be a highly regarded cable at a remotely afforadable price to most. There was also a thread here not too long ago about silver vs. copper digital cables you may want to check that out.

Good luck,

~Another Tim
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