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AES3 input, balanced analogue out DAC?

sarumbear

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I’m looking for a stereo DAC that can accept a balanced AES3 digital input on XLR connection (sometimes called AES/EBU) and outputs analogue audio on two XLR or TRS connectors. Inbuilt power supply preferred.

Topping D90SE looks like it satisfies my specification but I want to know what is out there?

Thank you in advance for your help.
 
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Technically I believe Behringer DEQ2496, SRC2496 and even DCX2496 meet your requirements.
 

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RME ADI-2?
 

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Doesn't the RME ADI 2 Pro fo this as well?
Edit: I think it needs to be the Pro version?
 

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I’m looking for a stereo DAC that can accept an AES3 digital input (sometimes called AES/EBU) and outputs analogue audio on two XLR or TRS connectors. Inbuilt power supply preferred.
Benchmark DAC3 DX. Virtual perfection from the kind of committed engineers we used to know, runs forever, no hassle. Plus a free headphone amplifier.
 

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You would need to find a used Benchmark DX they discontinued them.
 
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Benchmark DAC3 DX. Virtual perfection from the kind of committed engineers we used to know, runs forever, no hassle. Plus a free headphone amplifier.
I have a DAC3 HGC in my music room. I’m looking for a more utliterian unit as I will use it to feed my sub amp.
 
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Technically I believe Behringer DEQ2496, SRC2496 and even DCX2496 meet your requirements.
Thank you but I’m looking for a DAC only.
 
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