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Hi-rez using Rega and E. Electric Plus DAC

I have followed the Rega vs Eastern Electric Plus Minimax thread with a lot of interest. They both sound like great options for someone who is trying to go the MacMini - DAC route on a budget. However, I understand that the USB on the Rega DAC cannot accommodate hi-rez files. I may be exposing my ignorance here but questions I would like some help on are:

1) What type of cable/connection works well to play hi-rez files from the Mac-mini into the Rega DAC?

2) What type of cable/connection works well to play hi-rez on the EE?

3) Will there be a significant cost difference to effectively use the Rega to play hi-rez files?

If performance and price are comparable between the two DACs it seems that the Eastern Electric may be a more economical way to enjoy hi-rez music. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks.
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robbob
273 posts
 
I'm using the Rega with a Musical Fidelity V-Link converter, which cost all of 99 dollars. A new version out costs 189 dollars.

So far no issues, but the unit is on loan. I'm getting one on Christmas day and will review carefully. But based on my two experiments with it and the reviews it's all you'll need. Using the V-link had no negative effect on the signal path that we could here on my system or my friends.

Signature sound is having a special deal on the Rega according to their facebook page, but I don't recall the details.

Rob
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
i have the minimax, using coax with ref recordings hi-res files. the sound is a bit better than a well recorded 16 bit cd.
tgrisham
1,291 posts
 
I use the mac mini with a Hiface USB spdif (RCA) converter to the RCA digital input of the original Minimax. Great sound. I have used the optical digital out (glass fiber)to the minimax and to my ears it is not quite as good. The cost of the Hiface is well worth the money and into the minimax steps it up a few notches. The BNC connection is said by some to be better.
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