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Network streamer, USB or I2S output? Feeding into Matrix Audio Sabre Pro.

dan_uk

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I've just got myself a new DAC, Matrix Audio Sabre Pro and I'm looking at various network streamers to act as the Roon endpoint and feed my new DAC.

The Sabre Pro has an I2S input as well as USB, is I2S better than USB? Should I discard network streamers with only USB output and only consider streamers with I2S?

Thanks
 

sch8mid

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Good One
 

Jimster480

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I don't think anything with i2s has ever been tested here? I was wondering about this myself as my new DAC can use it.
My smsl XUSB has the ability to output it as well.
 

sq225917

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I look forward to someone wasting their time testing this on a decent dac, both interfaces are capable of perfection, as ever quality is down to implementation.
 
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