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.

vonhelmholtz08-22-2022 1:35pm

mwatsme Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 188 posts 08-23-2022 at 03:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I use the DACs built into Hypex FA-series Ncore plate amps. Because those preamp/DSP/amps do it all in one unit (per stereo channel), are built into a a pair of OB-subs (one plate mounted in each). Allows active crossover and filtering of main speakers and subs while minimizing gear/racks/cables. DIY lifestyle system leaving only the sources visible. Also relatively inexpensive, leaving budget for other things that have greater impact - for me, room acoustics. If you're dead-set on the best DAC, follow along with Gabster (YouTube) and build your own ultra-capacitor based unit.