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How To Connect a DAC?

I have a NODE 3.  The two RCA Analog Out connectors go to my R and L powered/active speakers.  The Analog Sub Out RCA has a splitter, with each side going to a powered/active sub.  This is a mono signal and connects to the R side of each sub.

I’m looking to buy a separate DAC.  Most have XLR R and L Analog Outs, and RCA R and L Analog Outs.  I’m wondering how I would connect my speakers and subs.  My best guess is using 2 RCA splitters, I would connect one splitter to the R Analog Out to the R speaker and Sub 1 RCA R input.  The other splitter would connect the L Analog Out to the L speaker and Sub 2 L input.

Any thoughts?

 

 

 

 

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@tcotruvo There is no issue with using RCA splitters to go to both your active speakers and subs.

There are many DACs that will be better than the one inside of the Node 3. It you’re not planning to invest thousands, you should just look into Node mods like the linear power supply upgrade and others that will improve the sound of the Node 3 itself. If you are planning to invest thousands, you may as well spend double and move on from the Node 3 on a dedicated streamer as it will bring even more clarity into the delivery. Of course, you can always get a good DAC first and upgrade to a better streamer down the road. 

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