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I2S, PLL and USB

Hey guys,

Just getting good enough gear now to wonder about this stuff. My streamer can output I2S to my DAC. But I have to turn off PLL or the DAC tries to lock and ends up missing the first 1-2 seconds of the music. Turning PLL off and it plays fine. Is I2S worth it or should I use USB? The streamer is quiet on USB as well

Thanks

paqua123
paqua123 OP
49 posts
 

I just got the components to try it. Was just looking for insight or obvious gotchas between the 2

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carlsbad2
1,602 posts
 

I2S is concetually good and many swear by it but implementation is sketchy and your example is just one of many.  

I'm with Erik on USB.  Try both and if you can, and see if you can tell the difference?  Unless I2S sounds better then USB should be your go to.  Lots more cables availabe.

For digital signals I always like silver plated (or solid silver) cables and Audioquest offers lots of them in any price range.

Jerry

paqua123 OP
49 posts
 

Groovy, ill give it a go

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