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Just starting out

Needing advice on digital sources:
I am new to this world of high-audio; I have been reading on the subject matter over the last 8 weeks. To be honest is really has captivated a lot of my attention.
I recently ordered the SA 710i along with Transmission Audio speakers. I have gone back and forth on the musical source options. I am leaning towards digital. I own -0- CD's.
Why not just invest in a high-end DAC with a great music server and download high rez music? I do not see the benefit of the CD transport option. Is there something I am not getting?

Thanks...
ddelisle911
devilboy
1,176 posts
 
Although I don't know the output voltage sensitivity of the dac, I think the main issue is the sim's input impedance. 23,700 is waaaaay low. Personally I would avoid it. YMMV.
ddelisle911 OP
34 posts
 
Devilboy-

Here are the specs on the 700i
including the input sensitivity

Type Solid State
Configuration Dual-Mono / Balanced
Class of operation - Amplifier A/AB
Single Ended Inputs (RCA) 5 pairs
Balanced Inputs (XLR) 1 pair
Input Sensitivity 490mV - 6.0V RMS
Input Impedance 23,700 Ω
Monitor Loop 1
Preamplifier Output 1 pair @ 50 Ω (RCA)
Output Device Types - Amplifier Proprietary MOON BiPolars - 6 per channel
Output Binding Posts Gold-plated WBT
Output Power @ 8 Ω 175 Watts per channel
Output Power @ 4 Ω 350 Watts per channel
Output Impedance 0.02 Ω
Damping Factor > 400
devilboy
1,176 posts
 
Good news is the input voltage sensitivity of the sim is 490mv, so it only needs about a half of a volt to play at full power. If you get the dac and integrated you are interested in, you should be in good shape.....as long as you don't change the dac, since it has such a low output impedance.
ddelisle911 OP
34 posts
 
Thank you Devil Boy...
I appreciate all the help!
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