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.
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.
More Peace! (bold print for old eyes) Pin |
thanks for your imput. I think in hindsight,what I’m hoping for with my choices….is a bit more smoothness in the top end of my sound, taking a bit of the sting out of the detail that Klipsch provides, as the detail is what makes the Cornwall 4 so much fun. I sit there each time I listen, in amazement. Especially when I replace a sports announcer with Apple Play to a click on my Node remote’s (10 ) streaming channel choices, to quite a contrast! so, I love clarity and detail and soundstage. I’m hoping I can hook together now, the current shipments of Rogue RP-1, Ares ll, with the Node v3, and keep it going within my eArc Apple Play TV hookup. Everything operates off WiFi. No cable. I’m going to learn more now, implementing DIGITAL RCAs I gather, and want that KNOW HOW. |
