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Digital Dilemma

Hey all,

I've got a dilemma. I just purchased an MSB LinkDAC III here on the 'goN. My problem is this:

My CDP (which I'll be using as a transport) has four different digital outputs. There are - AES/EBU, Coax, Glass Fiber and Plastic Fiber.

The DAC only has RCA inputs.

What is the best way to connect my transport to the DAC?? Is there an adapter? Do I need to have the DAC modified? Should I have the CDP modified?

Why can't anything be simple??

Thanks in advance for your help.
danheather
danheather OP
108 posts
 
Thanks Mrderrick. I saw that too, but decided that since the DAC is coming along with a Harmonic Technology digital cable, I'd try the adapter before spending even more $$$.

Thanks,

Dan
hearhere
55 posts
 
The MSB LinkDAC has both Toslink and coax inputs, not just coax. Try 'em both - they should sound pretty much the same.

"Pretty much" may even mean identical! ;-)
yoby
538 posts
 
I have the same situation as Fatparrot (RCA to BNC). I recently purchased a "high end " adapter from Purist Audio. There was definetly an audible difference over the standard adapter. (Goldmund transport/Assemblage upsampler), however, its expensive ($75) Enjoy YB
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