@fuzztone - I guess you missed it but I did name the DAC by brand and model in the first sentence of the OP. I think I understand the preferred connections now, thanks to all.
Preferred Node 2i and Ayre CDP connections to Soekris 2541 DAC?
Old timer 2 channel guy who just today took delivery of a Soekris 2541 DAC, and I'm about to order a Node 2i for my first foray into the world of streaming. I currently run an Ayre CDP via XLRs into my Pathos Logos integrated amp. I now plan on running the Soekris into the amp via XLRs.
The Ayre CDP was rated very highly in it's day, but since it's now 15 years old, I assume I'd want to run that through the Soekris unit, as well as the Node. My question/s is what do you recommend I run for connections from the Node and the Ayre CDP into the DAC? Soekris has TOS, RCA, BNC, AES, and of course USB 'ins'. Since I have to purchase a new cable or two anyway, which connections would you suggest I use. Ayre has XLR and RCA outs. I've been away from the hobby for about a dozen years so explain your thoughts to me on the connections like I was a 4 year old.
The Ayre CDP was rated very highly in it's day, but since it's now 15 years old, I assume I'd want to run that through the Soekris unit, as well as the Node. My question/s is what do you recommend I run for connections from the Node and the Ayre CDP into the DAC? Soekris has TOS, RCA, BNC, AES, and of course USB 'ins'. Since I have to purchase a new cable or two anyway, which connections would you suggest I use. Ayre has XLR and RCA outs. I've been away from the hobby for about a dozen years so explain your thoughts to me on the connections like I was a 4 year old.
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