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Does this dac exist?

A dac with the following features:

1. I2S input.
2. Controllable with non-proprietary software.

I'm having a hard time finding one.

For example, the PS Audio PerfectWave dac has an I2S input (the Bridge), but cannot be controlled with second-party software like Amarra or Pure Music. And the various dacs I have seen that can be controlled with non-proprietary software do not have I2S inputs.

Does a dac with both features exist?

Bryon
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sirotseta
30 posts
 
Bryon,
Back to your original post - If you want to use computer software, then you either have to
a) install a sound card with i2s output
b) use a USB to i2s converter - there are several of these, then feed the i2s signal to the DAC of your choice.

In my opinion it is better and more practical to place your computer next to the USB DAC (pref with async protocol like Empirical Audio's) and control the computer remotely.

I use a Mac mini, controlled via screen sharing from another computer, feeding a USB DAC, both are placed on my hifi rack.
sirotseta
30 posts
 
Bryon,

Just to add to Alex's reply.

If you use iTunes or music player that dock to iTunes such as Pure Music or Amarra, you can use the free Apple's Remote App for iPad to control it.

To take full control of another computer on iPad, I use "Screens App".

Fidelia has its own ipod interface. Audirvana can be controlled by apple small white remote, and also by Rowmote App over wifi.

I used to be a transport nut, and really thinks that transports sounds as different as DACs do. Now I'm converted, and use only Mac mini as transport via async USB. It's better than my (older) Esoteric and Theta machines. The only thing spinning in my rig now are vinyl.
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