I'm not positive about this, but I think Bel Canto designed their DAC to work best with a toslink cable. You can go to www.belcantodesigns.com and ask them yourself. I'm sure they could recommend a transport too. I've called them before and they're helpful.
Tranport and wire for Bel Canto DAC1
I am seeking recommendations for a transport to drive a Bel Canto DAC1. I would also be curious as to what interconnect people are using to connect their tranports to the DAC1. Are people getting better sound using coax or Tos Link interconnects?
I am currently using the coax digital out from an Arcam Alpha 8. The Bel Canto feeds a Mod Squad (McCormack) Deluxe Line Drive (passive preamp), which feed a McCormack DNA 0.5 Rev B. A Llano Design Trinity 100 hybrid amp is on order. I am still playing with inteconnects and cables. Currently, I am using a Synergistic Research first generation Digital Corridor between the Arcam and the Bel Canto.
I am currently using the coax digital out from an Arcam Alpha 8. The Bel Canto feeds a Mod Squad (McCormack) Deluxe Line Drive (passive preamp), which feed a McCormack DNA 0.5 Rev B. A Llano Design Trinity 100 hybrid amp is on order. I am still playing with inteconnects and cables. Currently, I am using a Synergistic Research first generation Digital Corridor between the Arcam and the Bel Canto.