6+ channel DAC with XLR outputs

[Angaria]

I'm setting up an active system, with the XO in jriver. For that purpose, looking for a multi-channel dac with standard xlr out, but seems like only high-performing options are Okto (mini xlr) or the Topping DM7 (TRS). Actually Topping seems to be discontinued, so only Okto is available. Am I missing some option? Thanks!

 

[ZolaIII]

Try to find Motu interface with enough output chenels that you need.

 

[Kal Rubinson]

I'm setting up an active system, with the XO in jriver. For that purpose, looking for a multi-channel dac with standard xlr out, but seems like only high-performing options are Okto (mini xlr) or the Topping DM7 (TRS). Actually Topping seems to be discontinued, so only Okto is available. Am I missing some option? Thanks!

exaSound and pro devices like the Merging Hapi.

 

[Dimifoot]

Trinnov Nova.

 

[Blumlein 88]

miniDSP Flex HT $599.

miniDSP Flex HT

miniDSP Flex HT, 400MHz Sharc DSP audio processor, 8ch DAC, toolbox for subwoofer or multiway speaker tuning, USB/HDMI ARC/EARC, WISA, Optional Multichannel Dirac Live license for room correction,

www.minidsp.com

Or for more inputs the Flex HTx at higher cost.

 

[Daverz]

If you don't mind using TRS to XLR cables, I've been very happy with the Motu Ultralite Mk 5. It has 10 analog outputs.

No remote control, but you can control it over the network via phone or laptop using the Cuemix app.

Also I just saw on another thread that HiFiBerry now has an 8-channel balanced DAC hat.

HiFiBerry Studio DAC8x | HiFiBerry

It uses a DB25 connector, so you would need to add a DB25 to XLR "snake".

 

[Angaria]

Thank you all for the suggestions - a few I hadn't considered. The Exasound is lovely, but ouch$.