AES3 input, balanced analogue out DAC?

[sarumbear]

I think they got it from Wikipedia.

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Read further down on that page, please, until you reach the connector standard.

 

[MCH]

Member @Semla made a chart of topping DACs features, that seems not updated since long. But it shows two other models that fit your spec for less money than the d90:

Topping DACs: feature comparison

Reading the E50 review made me curious about the many DACs Topping is currently offering, but I couldn't find a good comparison table. There is the review index which lists DACs by SINAD but the differences are unlikely to be audible. So I made a table comparing some of the features and price to...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[Rednaxela]

Read further down on that page, please, until you reach the connector standard.

This part? There I’d say they went for the second one. No?

Edit: gotcha. I bet they did so to save space.

 

[MaxwellsEq]

BCD DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE CONVERTER - Audio - DTOA

A high quality converter providing a stereo, line level output from AES-3 digital audio at sample rates up to 200kHz. Housed in a rugged, portable, extruded box. it may be powered from a wide range…

www.canford.co.uk

 

[voodooless]

This part? There I’d say they went for the second one. No?

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Consequently, you can just use a XLR to RCA cable and connect any SPDIF DAC you want. Gives you a lot more options.

 

[JustJones]

Could always go all out and get a Weiss 502. It should lift all sorts of subwoofery veils for $10K

 

[sarumbear]

This part? There I’d say they went for the second one. No?

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Edit: gotcha. I bet they did so to save space.

Whatever the reason, it’s not correct as per the standard.

 

[sarumbear]

Consequently, you can just use a XLR to RCA cable and connect any SPDIF DAC you want. Gives you a lot more options.

Can work but so can a Bluetooth speaker as a Hi-Fi system.

 

[sarumbear]

BCD DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE CONVERTER - Audio - DTOA

A high quality converter providing a stereo, line level output from AES-3 digital audio at sample rates up to 200kHz. Housed in a rugged, portable, extruded box. it may be powered from a wide range…

www.canford.co.uk

Thank you but as I said integrated PSU is a preference.

 

[voodooless]

Can work but so can a Bluetooth speaker as a Hii-Fi system.

I really don’t see how that is an equivalent comparison…

 

[sarumbear]

SMSL DO200
GUSTARD X16

These will do the job. They are much cheaper than Topping as well.

 

[sarumbear]

Member @Semla made a chart of topping DACs features, that seems not updated since long. But it shows two other models that fit your spec for less money than the d90:

Topping DACs: feature comparison

Reading the E50 review made me curious about the many DACs Topping is currently offering, but I couldn't find a good comparison table. There is the review index which lists DACs by SINAD but the differences are unlikely to be audible. So I made a table comparing some of the features and price to...

www.audiosciencereview.com

D70s is an option as well.

Topping D70s MQA Review (DAC)

This is a review and detailed measurements of the just announced Topping D70s MQA USB DAC with Bluetooth support. It was kindly sent to me by the company and costs US $649.99. Style wise, the D70S naturally follows the rest of the Topping product line: I must say I miss the rotary knob of...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[sarumbear]

I really don’t see how that is an equivalent comparison…

They both play music

 

[Sukram]

I'm selling a Gustard X16 for $350 in US audio mart

 

[MaxwellsEq]

Thank you but as I said integrated PSU is a preference.

The Sonifex rbdac1 meets your requirements:

Sonifex RB-DAC1 Digital to Analogue Converter

Sonifex RB-DAC1 Digital to Analogue Converter

www.sonifex.co.uk

 

[sarumbear]

The Sonifex rbdac1 meets your requirements:

Sonifex RB-DAC1 Digital to Analogue Converter

Sonifex RB-DAC1 Digital to Analogue Converter

www.sonifex.co.uk

Thank you. However, their spec suggest less than 90dB SINAD. It is a bit low.

 

[jhenderson0107]

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.

MiniDSP 4x10HD meets your criteria if you can find one on the used market (I bought at ~$400 USD). Built in equalization.

 

[sarumbear]

MiniDSP 4x10HD meets your criteria if you can find one on the used market (I bought at ~$400 USD). Built in equalization.

Thank you but it is an overkill to what I need, besides it doesn't have an integral PSU.

 

[Puddingbuks]

@sarumbear what did you end up with?

Looking for the same thing. Want a schiit modius but nowhere to be found.

 

[sarumbear]

@sarumbear what did you end up with?

Topping D90SE