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| help choosing cable pc to dac. Somehow I seem to have let myself get confused. After rereading this thread I am now aware that you have a soundcard with coax output and a DAC with coax input. I would use a 1.5M coax between soundcard and DAC. Use a Pair of RCA interconnects of ... | |
| help choosing cable pc to dac. As a follow up on my last post. The OPs' sound card outputs through 3.5mm analog using internal DAC or SPDIF using optical. A USB/SPDIF converter will not serve unless the OP chose to bypass the sound card and use USB which would require the purch... | |
| help choosing cable pc to dac. The V-link II for sale is mine. It only goes to 24/92. Though I agree that a USB/SPDIF converter would serve better, it might be that a entry level cable will serve the OPs' objectives regarding background music listening. I bought a 20' cable on ... | |
| Low volume on turntable?? If the sony has a tape or record out you could use that. The signal is usually outputted prior to any gain or preamp functions. Run tape out into any line level input on the Cary. I agree however that even a stand alone phonostage would serve bett... | |
| help choosing cable pc to dac. I take it that your sound card has the 3.5mm output. I see no reason a 3.5mm to dual RCA cable would not work for you. | |
| A Couple Of Articles For Digital Listeners Very nice response marktomaras! | |
| help choosing cable pc to dac. I use a USB?SPDIF converter with older DACs. The V-link, as suggested by markomaras, can be had inexpensively. What will you be streaming in way of file type? | |
| WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH WATTS? Larstusor, a 100wpc amp at 8 ohms that doubles into 4 ohms will be all the power you would need to drive your speakers. In this case I would advise spending your amp budget on quality vs. quanity watts. | |
| WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH WATTS? +1 Lowrider. Look for a quality amp that doubles down in watts from 8 to 4 ohms. I run a BEL 1001 MK5. It is rated at 50 into 8ohms, 100 into 4, and 200 into 2. It will drive many speakers better than many 100 wpc amps will. | |
| Where is the weakest link in my system? It seems to me that you have a well balanced system in regards to your active components. I think it would make sense to upgrade your cables. This need not cost a fortune. For example I purchased a VDM-3 1.5 M coax cable for ~$50 used off Ebay, ty... | |
| Replacing a MAC Mini with new one... Thanks to all for their advice! Once I decide on an approach I will get back to you. | |
| DAC or CD Player. Help! Congrats on your purchases. Are you using the player as a transport via the DAC? | |
| Digital Audio Options First test out your Rotel player to find how it sounds. As an upgrade, I believe it has an coax digital output such that it could be used as a transport with an external DAC. This would bypass the 20+ digital and analog stages in the player. I be... | |
| DAC or CD Player. Help! If you are looking for direction on specific purchase(s) it would be helpful if you define for us your current system and what you wish to accomplish. | |
| Replacing a MAC Mini with new one... vicweast, Thanks much for your advice. I have been happy with the use of the mini as a server for the points you have mentioned. |