jaylat
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Is there such a thing as a digital preamp, i.e. something that can switch between different digital sources feeding into one main DAC? I just got a new DAC and want to use it with all my various digital sources.
Like many audiophiles I have lots of options: 2 computers, a CD player, a CCA, plus a DAP. I’d like them to all go through my new DAC, but it has only one SPDIF input, so if I change sources I have to switch them by hand. Plugging them all into one DAC won’t work – most DACs have no more than 2 coax inputs, in addition to the various other types of inputs.
With the rise in $1,000+ DACs it seems the whole idea of an analogue preamp is kind of outdated. Wouldn’t you want to use your expensive DAC for everything? If you only rely on a analogue preamp you’ll need a different DAC for each audio source.
So… is there such a thing as a digital preamp? If not, it sure looks like a good market opportunity.
Like many audiophiles I have lots of options: 2 computers, a CD player, a CCA, plus a DAP. I’d like them to all go through my new DAC, but it has only one SPDIF input, so if I change sources I have to switch them by hand. Plugging them all into one DAC won’t work – most DACs have no more than 2 coax inputs, in addition to the various other types of inputs.
With the rise in $1,000+ DACs it seems the whole idea of an analogue preamp is kind of outdated. Wouldn’t you want to use your expensive DAC for everything? If you only rely on a analogue preamp you’ll need a different DAC for each audio source.
So… is there such a thing as a digital preamp? If not, it sure looks like a good market opportunity.