Currently, I have a Bluesound Node streamer and Yamaha CD-S303 CD player connected to a Schiit Saga+ preamp. Can I add an external DAC and connect both devices to it? Is so, how would the preamp function if there is only 1 output from the DAC?
Thank you. In shopping around, I could see the multiple inputs but didn't see a way to switch. Good to know that it exists. Both sources have optical and coax.
Two examples of DACs with multiple inputs (I've owned both.) At the relatively inexpensive end, a Topping E-30 has coax, optical and USB inputs which are switchable from a front button. The Schiit Bifrost at $800 also has these inputs which are switchable from a front panel button. Other Schiit and Topping Dacs can also do this, but check the details before you buy.
The Denafrips Ares II has 1 USB, 2 coax, and 2 optical
inputs with selection on the front panel. This was a major consideration for me when I bought it. I don't know why more DACs don't offer multiple coax or optical inputs. Most people are running at least a streamer and a cd player.
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