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Preferred Node 2i and Ayre CDP connections to Soekris 2541 DAC?

Old timer 2 channel guy who just today took delivery of a Soekris 2541 DAC, and I'm about to order a Node 2i for my first foray into the world of streaming.  I currently run an Ayre CDP via XLRs into my Pathos Logos integrated amp. I now plan on running the Soekris into the amp via XLRs. 

The Ayre CDP was rated very highly in it's day, but since it's now 15 years old, I assume I'd want to run that through the Soekris unit, as well as the Node.  My question/s is what do you recommend I run for connections from the Node and the Ayre CDP into the DAC?   Soekris has TOS, RCA, BNC, AES, and of course USB 'ins'. Since I have to purchase a new cable or two anyway, which connections would you suggest I use.  Ayre has XLR and RCA outs.  I've been away from the hobby for about a dozen years so explain your thoughts to me on the connections like I was a 4 year old. 
northwoods_maine
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lowrider57
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XLR and coax out on your CDP are analogue. Take a look and see if there is a digital output.

If not, then that’s a really old CD player. Only a digital output can feed a Dac. So,  you can only run the analogue outputs to a preamp.

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jafant
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northwoods_maine

I,too, enjoy an AYRE DX-5 universal spinner. It is 10 years old, still superb in sound quality. Keep your Ayre and enjoy the Music.

Happy Listening!


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fuzztone
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gdrbobThe OP stated a 2i , NOT a N100.
AES/EBU is preferred so go with the first response, lowrider57:
Coax (RCA) SPDIF for the other one.
If it’s got it. You’ve never offered a model number.
The CX-7eMP has AES/EBU out with a switch.
Contact Ayre. They do upgrades. Maybe they can get you there.
northwoods_maine OP
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@fuzztone  -  I guess you missed it but I did name the DAC by brand and model in the first sentence of the OP.  I think I understand the preferred connections now, thanks to all.
tweak1
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I believe the Technics SL G700 is an all in one player/streamer. Excellent engineering AND true balanced outs
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