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Does this dac exist?

A dac with the following features:

1. I2S input.
2. Controllable with non-proprietary software.

I'm having a hard time finding one.

For example, the PS Audio PerfectWave dac has an I2S input (the Bridge), but cannot be controlled with second-party software like Amarra or Pure Music. And the various dacs I have seen that can be controlled with non-proprietary software do not have I2S inputs.

Does a dac with both features exist?

Bryon
bryoncunningham
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An Empirical Audio Off Ramp or M2Tech Evo USB converters have I2S and would work with those players.
bryoncunningham OP
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The EA Overdrive has I2S in, but according to the manual:

The Overdrive I2S input is compatible with the Empirical Audio I2S standard. It can be driven with a Pace-Car or an Off-Ramp.

So it sounds like in order to use the I2S input on the Overdrive, you must go:

computer -> USB -> Pace Car/Off Ramp -> I2S -> Overdrive dac.

I would like to go:

computer -> I2S -> dac.

As far as the M2Tech Evo, it is a USB converter, like the EA Off Ramp. What I am looking for is a dac that accepts I2S from the computer without the need for an additional converter.

Bryon
mmike84
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