ol_mcdonald
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New to streaming, DAC's etc. So we are essentially talking teaching an old dog new tricks. I'm 63.
I plan to purchase a Toping D50s or SMSL SU8 DAC in the coming days and am not quite sure where in the signal chain to place it. I am using an Emotiva MC700 preamp and dbx DriveRack PA2 to route signal to bi amped mains, and mono sub. My streaming source will either be my Mac laptop or IPhone; USB.
I only have RCA output on my preamp, the DBX is balanced in, I currently use an RCA to XLR cable to connect the two. The SU8 is balanced out, D50S is RCA out. What is the best way to connect the DAC in the signal chain and still maintain control from the preamp? Is one superior in terms of sound quality based on how it interconnects? Just cant get it straight in my head for some reason.
The Topping uses a single ESS chip and the SMSL two AK's, any opinions/comparisons between the two? Better suggestion!?
Thanks in advance!
I plan to purchase a Toping D50s or SMSL SU8 DAC in the coming days and am not quite sure where in the signal chain to place it. I am using an Emotiva MC700 preamp and dbx DriveRack PA2 to route signal to bi amped mains, and mono sub. My streaming source will either be my Mac laptop or IPhone; USB.
I only have RCA output on my preamp, the DBX is balanced in, I currently use an RCA to XLR cable to connect the two. The SU8 is balanced out, D50S is RCA out. What is the best way to connect the DAC in the signal chain and still maintain control from the preamp? Is one superior in terms of sound quality based on how it interconnects? Just cant get it straight in my head for some reason.
The Topping uses a single ESS chip and the SMSL two AK's, any opinions/comparisons between the two? Better suggestion!?
Thanks in advance!