i have a CEDAR DCX and CRX [declicker/decrackler] which are digital-only devices, and to get analog sound through them in the process of digitizing old phonograph recordings, i use a Phillips ISP a/d converter to put it through the CEDAR pair, then a Mission d/a to convert back into analog for recording onto a Tascam SD recorder so i can put them onto my hard drive for further editing.
What Digital to Digital Converter Do You Use? Why?
I have an iFi Zen Stream and am considering using a digital to digital converter to convert the iFi's USB to i2s into the May Holo DAC.
I guess the question that arises is if this approach is sonically better than USB directly into the DAC.
So, who can offer some advice based on personal experience? Yes, I do realize that your DAC and streamer differ from mine.