SPDIF splitter

@mpomerantz

Which dac are you using and does it include an AES input?

Are your coaxial outputs BNC or RCA cinch connectors?

@lowrider57 

How’s it going? I has posted a thread on this some time ago as well, was trying to figure out the best way of incorporating 3 dacs from one source. The way I was going to try was with a Mutec MC3+USB-

Do you still have your MC3? Have you tried using this to with your sources out to your AN Dac?

@mpomerantz 

I had posted this same question last year and got a few suggestions for adapters that are available for sale. I didn’t try any of the splitter/adapters as further investigation into other forums gave mixed opinions when it comes to the use of passive devices.

Sonifex (UK) makes an active device for SPDIF distribution but I chose to steer away from it as it has all RCA connections and I wasn’t impressed with the asking price (around $500 USD).

This weekend I ordered a  AES/SPDIF distribution amplifier from Matrix Switch Corp. It is a single input four output device and all connections are 75 ohm BNC. The device normalizes all outputs to 1 Vpp. Although 1 Vpp is higher than the standard 0.5V input consumer electronics use I’m going to try it anyway. A friend who designs audio electronics believes it should work fine- we’ll test it once it arrives. If you’re interested in more information you can find it here.

AES/SPDIF4