Best EXTERNAL DAC suggestions
Yes, I have the latest addition to the Bluesound node, I guess third generation, prior to the most recent anniversary X addition. I know they have improved the inner DACS with each version but now I’m asking what would be some thing better in your opinion and one that is in the ballpark.
I have Cornwall Heritage IV speakers, and I am currently running a NAD C 316BEE amp( which pairs well with Klipsch 102 db) at 40 WPC. In the winter my Mancave is heated by a tube Cary SLI-80, UL /Triode 4/8 OHMS.
either way, I love the ability of the Bluesound node to be my preamp and facilitating my Apple Airplay 2 and the eArc into the TV/CD. Mancave is treated, speakers and me complete a 6’ triangle.
@vthokie83 Vthokie83 thank you so much for educating me about digital cable. I’m still not clear on how the node 130 connects but I’m sure I can call Crutchfield. It sounds like one end of the RCA is analog and the other end must be digital? Because I know the node has, an RCA looking output.? So the node needs to find its way to the Digital imput of/to the Denefrips Aries ll.
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It’s a slight change of the way you think, but you’d use mini-XLR to XLR cables frkm your listening position to the amp. You control everything from the CA1000T. Slightly pre-owned, you can find them for 50% off. They are also Roon Ready. I became a Roon convert, and after a few weeks, I’ll never go back. another alternative would be the Eversolo DMP-A6. I don’t have one, but over heard incredible things from a gaggle of people. good luck in your audio journey! |
Hey moose89...thanks for the topic.
I'm PC sourced to a pro-gear digital preamp...cross-over internally to my active Rythmic L12 servo subwoofer and monitors. My best friend has a big rig with an $18K Lampizator. We share the same audio "flavors." I'm never sad to come home to my rig. "Clarity & neutrality" is how I would define the DAC... Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre USB-C Audio Interface | Sweetwater My highly skilled west coast Sound Tech and I finetune carefully applied DSP (to 1/100th of a db.) For the "non-believers" trust, any harm from DSP is greatly outmatched by the sonic benefits in my dedicated studio. Tip of the Day...clean all connections every 6 months, remembering to flip your main incoming power at the incoming panel...and, the pins on your tubes, with exacto knife.
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