Which sound card?

MMeche · 27th June 2008, 06:23 PM

I am looking for advice on the best way to get a digital signal out of what is shaping up to be my music server and into my DAC.

The DAC is a Diyeden Great March II and only has Toslink and RCA (SPDIF) inputs. I understand the RCA is superior from a bandwith point of view so I am planning to move in that direction.

I currently have an Airtunes connection, Airport Express via Toslink to the DAC and then down the line into the analog end of the systems.

I am planning to move away from Airtunes and wireless and am looking for a sound card that has RCA out and as much useful feature as practicle. Any suggestions?

BTW--I am planning to build a USB DAC in the near future but want to have this option as well.

Thanks.

Blitz · 28th June 2008, 11:17 PM

http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/vt.mpl?f=pcaudio&m=27041

ESI Julia is a good choice.

27th June 2008, 06:23 PM	#1
MMeche diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts	Which sound card? I am looking for advice on the best way to get a digital signal out of what is shaping up to be my music server and into my DAC. The DAC is a Diyeden Great March II and only has Toslink and RCA (SPDIF) inputs. I understand the RCA is superior from a bandwith point of view so I am planning to move in that direction. I currently have an Airtunes connection, Airport Express via Toslink to the DAC and then down the line into the analog end of the systems. I am planning to move away from Airtunes and wireless and am looking for a sound card that has RCA out and as much useful feature as practicle. Any suggestions? BTW--I am planning to build a USB DAC in the near future but want to have this option as well. Thanks.

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28th June 2008, 11:17 PM	#2
Blitz diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cologne, Germany	http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/vt.mpl?f=pcaudio&m=27041 ESI Julia is a good choice.

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