It is fine idea, i use optical for my old CD player, coax for the new BR/SACD etc and USB for network/disk player
Two Sources, One DAC
Hi all,
Thinking of dusting off my Denon SACD/DVD/CD player. It's a bit dated, so was thinking would I be better off running it through a more modern DAC? If I were to do that is there any reason I cannot also run my Node 2i through it also? I see Schitt has optical, dig coax and USB on a couple of their models, for example. If this is a good idea, any guidance on which connection to use where?
Could be a rookie question, if so feel free to let me know.
Thanks in advance.
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I have a Schiit Bifrost 2 DAC that has three switchable inputs -- USB plus coax and optical SPDIF. All sound great and I would think an improvement over the built-in DACs in both the Denon and Node. I happen to mainly use the USB input but have tried the others and, assuming the source is equivalent, I don't spot any audible difference. |
Thank you @mlsstl @alexopth1512....confirmed what I figured would be the case. Are all DAC's selectable as such? Would really be intrigued to add a tube version to the mix. Thanks! EW |
You can connect as many sources to a DAC as there are available inputs on the DAC. Just select the input for the connected device you want to play, and play away. I have digital coax, toslink optical and USB digital sources connected to my DAC, all at the same time. I just select which DAC input I need, and away I go.... |
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