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Cambridge 840C as a DAC

Is anyone using the digital inputs on their 840C as a DAC for computer or server based music. If so, what is the specific set up and, more importantly, how does it sound?

Looking at my laptop, it does not have a Toslink out so I am curious to know how I'd connect it.

Thanks!
grimace
darkkeys
99 posts
 
I use the 840c DAC inputs with an iPod Classic 160GB/Wadia 170i Transport via Creative Cable Concepts Green Hornet digital coaxial cable and it sounds incredible. I can't stop listening!

Usually the audio output on a Mac is combined to also allows use of a mini toslink cable. If not you may need to use a USB to SPDIF converter to connect to the 840c.
grimace OP
624 posts
 
My laptop isn't a Mac, but obviously my iPhone is. I'd rather be running out of the pc.
face
516 posts
 
You need a new sound card, either internal or external with a digital output.
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