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Is there any USB DAC with this set of input / output connectors?

I’m looking for a USB DAC / preamp under $1100 or so with a small form factor and good sound. And specifically, I am looking for a DAC with the following set of input / output connectors:
  • XLR L & R outputs
  • RCA L & R outputs
  • RCA subwoofer output
  • optical output
  • coax out (optional)
  • headphone jack (optional)
  • Ethernet RJ45 connection
  • WiFi connection (antenna) (optional)
  • USB type B connector (the squarish one, for USB DAC functionality)
  • USB type A connector (the rectangular one, for reading media files on a USB stick)
  • RCA AUX L & R inputs
  • optical input (optional)
  • coax input (optional)
The connections above listed as optional are those I can also do without, but would be nice to have. My Onkyo P-3000R has a lot of connections, but many I do not need and it lacks a few I wish it had. I do not need CD, Tape or Phono inputs. On the other hand network functionality would be very nice.
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djones51
4,947 posts
 
There might be an AV processor with most I never looked very close at them as I have no use for one but the few I have glanced at have a lot of different inputs and outputs. 
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glennewdick
1,721 posts
 

I wonder if the anthem STR preamp would have everything I bet its close.

Just reading it and its dam close and has their very good room correction system.

https://www.anthemav.com/products-current/collection=performance/model=str-pre-amplifier/page=overview




jim204
881 posts
 
You're not looking for much are you , some people could spend thirty grand and not get half of that.
lowoverdrive OP
169 posts
 
The Anthem STR preamp looks awesome. Here are its connections:

  •     XLR L & R outputs YES, plus subs
  •     RCA L & R outputs YES
  •     RCA subwoofer output YES
  •     optical output ? (optional for me)
  •     coax out ? (optional for me)
  •     headphone jack ? (optional for me)
  •     Ethernet RJ45 connection YES
  •     WiFi connection (antenna) ? (optional for me)
  •     USB type B connector YES
  •     USB type A connector YES
  •     RCA AUX L & R inputs YES
  •     optical input YES
  •     coax input YES

It appears to have all the connections that are most important to me. I'm going to check out all the reviews I can find on this product. This might be my next purchase :-)

lowoverdrive OP
169 posts
 
From the Anthen STR preamp spec sheet. What does this mean: "Ethernet port for ARC"? Does that mean that it does not have normal network functionality such as the ability to play files from a local NAS device?

Connections:

  • 4 balanced XLR analog audio inputs (configurable for Home Theater Bypass)
  • 4 unbalanced RCA analog audio inputs (inputs 3 and 4 can be configured for Home Theater Bypass)
  • digital inputs: balanced AES/EBU XLR, 2 optical, 2 coaxial, USB Type B (cable included)
  • 4 balanced XLR analog audio outputs (fronts and 2 subwoofers in mono or stereo)
  • 6 unbalanced RCA analog audio outputs
  •   1 set Left and Right
  •   1 set of fixed-level line outputs for connecting a headphone amp or recording device
  •   2 subwoofer outputs (mono or stereo)
  • built-in phono preamp with separate inputs for moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges
  • Ethernet port for ARC, firmware upgrades, and control
  • rear-panel USB mini B port for firmware upgrades and ARC (cable included)
  • rear-panel USB type A input for software updates (factory use)
  • RS-232 input, remote (IR) input and 12 volt-trigger output for use with external controllers
  • detachable power cord
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