MQA DAC with Coax Output

Hi @zombiedad,

Wow, that Arcam ST60 looks almost as pretty as the CXN!  Might be a great choice for you, so long as you like the internal DAC. There is a USB-A port on the rear, but I suspect it is for attaching USB storage devices and not for digital signal output. The device is so new I couldn’t find a manual to check it out. Again, if there is no USB Audio output, then you won’t be able to try other reasonably priced MQA DACs. But that might be fine if you like the ST60’s DAC. 

My Aurender N100H is a streamer only. It does not include a DAC and the only output is the USB connection to an external DAC. The N100H is attached to my network through the Ethernet port (LAN) on the back. The single USB port on the back is the USB Audio output which I have connected to my standalone DAC. There are two more USB ports right under the Ethernet port (USB 1 & USB 2), but those are intended for attaching USB storage devices. Finally the analog output from the standalone DAC is connected to my integrated amp. 
I chose the N100H because I like the Conductor App for selecting music, and it allows me to choose whatever DAC I like. I’ve found DACs sound very different from one another, sort of like the differences between cartridges (if you are into vinyl). 
Anyhow, it’s a fun hobby and a forum like this is a nice thing in 2020. Have fun!

The LUMIN D2 has an internal DAC, pretty similar functionally to the Arcam ST60. I don’t think the D2 has a USB Audio output for attaching an external MQA DAC, but they routinely update their operating system so it might. 
I own the LUMIN D1 with external linear power supply, and it is an excellent device. I just like my Aurender better! :-)

Rockrider,  Nice.  I wish I had the money lol.  Oh just right now I am streaming this Tidal music from my PC to the CXN.   Can you look at the screen shot.   

https://ibb.co/MZ4LH5g

Does it mean, I am playing at 24bit/192khz through room to my CXN ?

I suspect that is Roon telling you what the Authenticated MQA decoded resolution would be, if your DAC could do it.  But I’m not a Roon expert. The base MQA file is 24bit/48khz, so that’s likely what you are hearing. 
By the way, if you are using Roon, forget Aurender. Aurender has chosen not to be Roon compatible. 

Rockrider,  This app I downloaded from google app called "MCONNECT".
I use it to stream Qobuz hi res file and it will show the MQA unfold sampling rate as 24bit/192khz LOL.

https://ibb.co/jRn93X4

http://www.conversdigital.com/eng/product/product04.php

Depends on the master quality.  Usually 24/48  or 24/96
But this one from Diana Krall, show highest sampling.