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Which digital input to use? Technics SU-R1000 or Technics SL-G700

First of all let me start by saying I've been an avid reader of the forums for quite some time but this is my first thread...

I have both the Technics SU-R1000 (Integrated) and the Technics SL-G700 (CD / SACD & Streamer).

I am using a Raspberry Pi running Roopieee with audio going out through a HiFiBerry Digi+ hat (optical).

I use this for Tidal / Qobuz and also my own digitised CD library.

I know that the  SL-G700 uses a dual mono DAC circuit (AK4497 from Asahi Kasei) but I am unsure of what the SU-R1000 uses.

Question is, which input should I be utilizing?

Digital in to the streamer with analogue out to the amp
Digital in to the amp 

Any opinions appreciated!

Thank you. 
stephencowslip
ricevs
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georgehifi
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we are also pure divine light and love
how truly worthy and beautiful we all are
That’s more like it, back to normal.🙄
stephencowslip OP
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Only had the SU-R1000 for a week though now.

What are your thoughts?

I was extremely impressed with it. It's a fantastic integrated and heads and shoulders above other Class Ds I have tried.

Unfortunately mine has now developed a fault.

On using the Phono Stage (MC), the left channel is silent for at least 20 seconds. During which time, I can hear some hiss and what can only be described as a sine wave sound increasing and decreasing in pitch until it builds to a crescendo and finally goes silent.

Currently looking to get it repaired under warranty...

Cheers
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nonoise
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@ricevs , Thanks for clearing that up. I only looked at the specs and reviews and looked at the shots and videos of the innards, concentrating on the G700 as I intend to buy the M2 version when it finally comes out in December. 

Though there are few reviews out there, all of them speak well of them.

All the best,
Nonoise
rego
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@stephencowslip, addressing the original question - "  which input should I be utilizing? " ... use the SL-G700 in front of the SU-R1000.
The G700 Output has both XLR and SE output.
Use the G700 as your Network Transport as much as possible for Streaming Duty as the services would allow ( loose the Razzy ).  
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