New DAC help please

[PyramidElectric]

If the DAC is the only source going into the amp, I'd recommend one that is grounded (e.g. smsl DO100, smsl D-6s, there will be others...).
Most Naim amps require 1 source component to be grounded (the amp is not grounded to minimise ground loops), if no source is grounded then you'll get a quiet buzzing through the speakers.

 

[HAPPY1]

appreciate the help guys, I think looking through the reviews, I a going to move fro optical to usb. does the site have recommendations on cables or are they all much the same?

 

[HAPPY1]

Look at the Topping E30II Lite Dac.

is it this one? does it have bluetooth ?

https://addictedtoaudio.co.nz/products/topping-e30ii-dac

I am in NZ so range of dacs is ore limited.

 

[Chrispy]

appreciate the help guys, I think looking through the reviews, I a going to move fro optical to usb. does the site have recommendations on cables or are they all much the same?

If the cable works, it works, no need for silly sales pitches. Do you use special usb cables with your computers etc?

 

[HAPPY1]

Actually I'm not even sure what the Bluetooth on a dac does!

 

[DLS79]

Actually I'm not even sure what the Bluetooth on a dac does!

it a receiver, so you can send music to it from anything that will transmit audio via bluetooth. For example a phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop etc.

 

[Zek]

is it this one? does it have bluetooth ?

https://addictedtoaudio.co.nz/products/topping-e30ii-dac

No, it's the E30II.
I meant the E30II Lite model (no bluetooth option).

TOPPING E30 II Lite AK4493S Digital to Analog Convertor (DAC)

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