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splitting a streamer's output

Does anyone know if a streamer's output (via a USB-type a port) can be switched such
that two DAC's can be alternately fed ?  If so...noting that some USB switching devices
carry the warning "not recommended for mass storage devices such as hard drives, flash drives", and insofar as the streamer is outputting largely the digital audio content hard/flash drives....can anyone recommend
a suitable switching device? 
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erik_squires
16,470 posts
 
You are better off hooking both DAC's up to separate USB cables, and use a preamp to switch back and forth. :)

Best,

Erik
erik_squires
16,470 posts
 
You'll probably need to start two copies of your music player, and select each dac separately.
erik_squires
16,470 posts
 
I think you are overthinking the entire thing.  An isolator like an iFi may be a good thing though.

I also think you are using equipment to act as tone controls in the most expensive and difficult way imaginable.

Better to get an EQ before your DAC like the miniDSP nano. Some of the miniDSP models have network/phone access so you can switch profiles back and forth.

Best,


Erik
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