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Modify an SB3 or use an outboard DAC?

The cost of modifying an SB3 or buying a DAC seems to be about the same. I'd prefer an outboard DAC. In the future I could change DAC's whereas with a modified SB3 That's all that can be done.
Any opinions?

chamcal
bearotti
164 posts
 
I think you leave yourself with more future possiblities if you go with the external DAC...what you could do is upgrade the digital out on the Squeezebox to get the most out of the player before sending the signal down the path.
prpixel
876 posts
 
I have a Bolder Cable modded SB2. I can say that the full analog mod with the platinum and gen2 sonocaps is pretty good. I guess it depends on if you want to "upgrade" in the future. Going with an outboard Dac you can upgrade whenever the bug bites. Bolder also offers a digital mod and I highly recommend getting rid of the switching power supply.

Good luck,
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