The ADL Stratos looks good on paper. I will add it to my short list and try to audition it. Thanks!
Integrating a DAC into an Analog System
I have an old school stereo system and stream Tidal and other digital sources using Logitech Media Server through a Logitech Squeezebox Duet. My main system: McIntosh - C31V A/V controller, MC2600 power amp, and MCD2007 CD player; Techniques SL-1600 MKII turntable; Teac X-10R reel-to-reel; and Tannoy DC8Ti speakers. I have about 1200 vinyl albums, about 500 CDs, and 16K songs on a Synology NAS. I'd like to keep what I have and replace the Duet with a decent DAC that, if possible, has a phono and RCA input.
The C31V has no digital inputs; it does have an equalizer that I still want to use. Depending on the DAC, I will connect the turntable and reel-to-reel to the C31V. I'd also like to use XLR cables from the DAC to the MC2600 instead of RCA cables from the C31V. I can't think of a way to influence a digital signal via the C31V's equalizer when using XLR cables from the DAC. Anyone know of a solution for that?
If necessary, I'll buy a new pre-amp and DAC, or a pre-amp/DAC combo. I'd like to spend less than $4,000 for whatever I buy.
The C31V has no digital inputs; it does have an equalizer that I still want to use. Depending on the DAC, I will connect the turntable and reel-to-reel to the C31V. I'd also like to use XLR cables from the DAC to the MC2600 instead of RCA cables from the C31V. I can't think of a way to influence a digital signal via the C31V's equalizer when using XLR cables from the DAC. Anyone know of a solution for that?
If necessary, I'll buy a new pre-amp and DAC, or a pre-amp/DAC combo. I'd like to spend less than $4,000 for whatever I buy.
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