citysoundman
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Hi all, first post here. I've been enjoying all the awesome threads and reviews, and now I need some help.
I want to setup a headphone listening station (a DAC/headphone amp combo unit) in my living room but it's kinda far from the source. Source being a soon-to-be-installed CPU and DAC which will be connected to my main stereo. I'll be playing hi-res FLAC (up to 192K) and DSD. (I'll be asking later on about advice for the CPU and DAC).
I'd like to run the cable 10 meters/30 feet (maybe more if possible), but I definitely want a reliable signal (goal is bit perfect). Since I haven't yet purchased any gear I'd like to ask what is the best method for connection? This can help me decide what to purchase. I've tried to look up max cable length for TOSlink, S/PDIF, USB, etc. Also there's audio over ethernet (i think). I know ethernet can go for long runs (CAT6 says 100 meters) but I've only used long CAT6 for network data. Although I guess in this case digital audio is data Are there DAC/headphone amps with audio input on ethernet?
PS I'm assuming I can't do this wireless over Wifi....can I?
thanks in advance!
I want to setup a headphone listening station (a DAC/headphone amp combo unit) in my living room but it's kinda far from the source. Source being a soon-to-be-installed CPU and DAC which will be connected to my main stereo. I'll be playing hi-res FLAC (up to 192K) and DSD. (I'll be asking later on about advice for the CPU and DAC).
I'd like to run the cable 10 meters/30 feet (maybe more if possible), but I definitely want a reliable signal (goal is bit perfect). Since I haven't yet purchased any gear I'd like to ask what is the best method for connection? This can help me decide what to purchase. I've tried to look up max cable length for TOSlink, S/PDIF, USB, etc. Also there's audio over ethernet (i think). I know ethernet can go for long runs (CAT6 says 100 meters) but I've only used long CAT6 for network data. Although I guess in this case digital audio is data Are there DAC/headphone amps with audio input on ethernet?
PS I'm assuming I can't do this wireless over Wifi....can I?
thanks in advance!
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