I will explain what I have and what my goals are, and I'm hoping some experienced gentlemen will chime in. I have a squeezebox touch which will do 24/192 which is the main source. I also have a mini dsp 8x8 for eq/multi subwoofer management. I have a classdaudio audio amplifier for my main speakers. I am thinking I would gain so fidelity/clarity/overall goodness from using a excellent external DAC, rather than the dac built into the squeezebox or the minidsp. The squeezebox touch has optical and spdif out, the mini dsp has spdif/optical and a couple other digital connections that I am too ignorant to know what they are.(digi-fp board added). My amp has balanced xlr inputs along with RCA, but I'd prefer to use xlr if possible.
I would like to buy a kit, not necessarily including the case, as I could make/buy one. I love tinkering and modding and have decent soldering skills.(with burns to prove it). Just want high quality with low cost.(first time you've ever heard that!) Oh yeah, probably dont want to spend much more than 200 for the kit.
Comments/questions/critism please.........
I would like to buy a kit, not necessarily including the case, as I could make/buy one. I love tinkering and modding and have decent soldering skills.(with burns to prove it). Just want high quality with low cost.(first time you've ever heard that!) Oh yeah, probably dont want to spend much more than 200 for the kit.
Comments/questions/critism please.........
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I might add that I'm not concerned about the DAC in regards to my subs, unless there is much to be gained....I'll shut up now and listen. Thanks in advance.
I will start reading that thread. It appears the xlr version isnt available yet? I am azsuming by balanced that means xlr?
I will research it. Any other suggeations?
I will research it. Any other suggeations?
thanks for the recommendation. I was hoping for something with balanced xlr outputs. Is that pissible witthe 4399?
Thanks Nonoloop. As long as I have some guidance as to what extra parts to get, how to do it, and can get a case to accomidate the xlr's I would give it a try if that is the best quality kit.
Reading all the different projects on here kinda has my head spinning as I don't really know the benefit of one board/kit over the next. I'm really amazed at the knowledge and expertise here. Very fun to read and attempt to learn!
The squeezebox touch also has USB out when using the right plugin.
I use the dddac 1794 NOS diy dac via that USB out. Very happy with it.
It is called Enhanced-Digital-Output
Announce: Enhanced Digital Output app - USB Dac and 192k Digital Ouput
Announce: Enhanced Digital Output app - USB Dac and 192k Digital Ouput
would I be better off using the dac before or after the minidsp as far as sound quality. would it matter?
How about the DDDAC ? I am very pleased with the sound quality and it has XLR outputs with plenty of output power for a volume control as well.
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