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Lynx Studio Aurora 8 and Mac Mini vs Transporter

I am curious if anyone has used a Lynx Studio Aurora 8 as an external DAC and if so might have had the opportunity to compare it to the Transporter.

I recently read Fremer's article using the Virtual Vinyl software with a Lynx Studio card to rip vinyl and was interested by the comment about it besting the Alesis Masterlink, of which I currently use. As a result I am thinking maybe I should consider a Mac Mini with the Aurora to rip vinyl, but while I am at it... No reason to have a Mac and a Transporter on the same rack if the DAC functionality of the Lynx is up to par with the sound quality of the Transporter.

Any thoughts are appreciated...
rhodyavphile

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rhodyavphile OP
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Herman,
Thanks for the response. Your answer is another part of why I was asking. I have been in the market for a phono stage so am glad to hear at least one person uses the Pure Vinyl software for real time RIAA equalization.

If the DAC aspect of the Lynx is as good or better than the Transporter, I would remove my phono pre, Alesis Masterlink and the Transporter from the rack and replace it with the Lynx, Mac Mini and mic preamp.

I have an RME MultiFace 2, so maybe I'll give it a turn and compare it to the Transporter...
rhodyavphile OP
4 posts
 
Herman,

Actually, I did mean Pure Vinyl not Virtual Vinyl, my error...

Thanks
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