A D10 balanced will get you there $139 + adapters.
I would just make cables out of Neglex, 6.5 TRS to XLR.
No wonder that it sounds good compared to vinyl at that price point.
From Topping D30 to ??? (XLR/Balanced)
I have a Topping D30 which is fine. Its only for Apple Music and movies but it sounds good to me (I listen mainly to vinyl). The linestage I am looking to get has more balanced ins than RCA so I figured I'd replace the Topping with a DAC thats XLR/Balanced. The linestage is fully balanced BTW.
So there's the Modius but I read a really lackluster review on Analog Planet which was concerning.
I'm looking at inexpensive DACs with balanced outs. Suggestions?
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@fuzztone I saw that one but sadly I would need an optical in and if possible a coax (for the future disc spinner). I’d settle for just optical though. This unit has optical out which I don’t understand the need for but I’m not much into digital so that’s just my ignorance talking. |
I have a Topping D90SE up for sale that has both RCA and XLR that work at the same time. You can also disable either one. Topping D90SE DAC Review - A New Benchmark (soundnews.net) I am now using the DAC in my integrated amp to lower the box count.
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