Recommendations for DAC w/ AES/EBU?

[Veri]

Sorry if this comes across a bit lazy but I'm looking for a DAC that supports AES digital in, and that will not break the bank. Would rather not spend a grand.

Open to used deals. I just see mostly 'Pro' gear and more expensive products supporting AES/EBU. Would appreciate some extra input. Thanks

 

[bunkbail]

Topping DX7s maybe?

 

[Veri]

Topping DX7s maybe?

Lol I actually overlooked the most obvious. Thanks. Might be worth waiting for D70/DX7 Pro

 

[pos]

Another possible solution is to use a 110/75 ohms transformer from canare or neutrick (some even come with an lpad to reduce voltage), or even simply use an lpad if either your source or destination is transformer-coupled.

 

[JohnYang1997]

Adi2 fs (no pro) should be available soon as well. It has specs the same as adi2pro from RME. There is preorder on thomann for 689 eur
Advantage: no imd hump
Disadvantage: rise thd in sub 100hz region.
Actually it has only coaxial input but it says aes compatible. Sketchy...

 

[Veri]

Adi2 fs (no pro) should be available soon as well. It has specs the same as adi2pro from RME. There is preorder on thomann for 689 eur
Advantage: no imd hump
Disadvantage: rise thd in sub 100hz region.
Actually it has only coaxial input but it says aes compatible. Sketchy...

I don't see the aes/ebu port on any of the adi2 fs pro, adi2 dac, adi2 fs Also it is probably too pricy and feature stuffed for me...
although I really like RME's professionalism. Maybe some day but I think I'll stick to more budget item if possible.

 

[JohnYang1997]

I don't see the aes/ebu port on any of the adi2 fs pro, adi2 dac, adi2 fs

Yeah sketchy wording on the official page...
I'm kinda surprised that dx7s has one. Well done topping.

 

[Veri]

Yeah sketchy wording on the official page...
I'm kinda surprised that dx7s has one. Well done topping.

According to https://www.qobuz.com/be-fr/info/Hi-Fi/Bancs-d-essai/Topping-DX7s-un-DAC-avec180566 the AES input is also properly transformer isolated / impedance matched. Definitely leaning towards DX7 now but it doesn't help to know that there is a new Pro version coming On the other hand I could look into used deal.

 

[JohnYang1997]

According to https://www.qobuz.com/be-fr/info/Hi-Fi/Bancs-d-essai/Topping-DX7s-un-DAC-avec180566 the AES input is also properly transformer isolated / impedance matched. Definitely leaning towards DX7 now but it doesn't help to know that there is a new Pro version coming On the other hand I could look into used deal.

Let's see whether d70 or dx7pro comes out first.

 

[LTig]

I don't see the aes/ebu port on any of the adi2 fs pro, adi2 dac, adi2 fs

ADI-2 PRO fs has AES I/O on the extender cable (both XLR).

 

[bunkbail]

Lol I actually overlooked the most obvious. Thanks. Might be worth waiting for D70/DX7 Pro

I thought you already owned a Holo Spring DAC? It has AES input, no?

 

[stevenswall]

Was the Schiit Modius not out in 2019? Just stumbled on it, $200 for XLR and RCA out, and has AES/XLR input.

 

[Veri]

Was the Schiit Modius not out in 2019? Just stumbled on it, $200 for XLR and RCA out, and has AES/XLR input.

Don't think it was already released at that time, but yes it's probably the best budget/value DAC with AES input thanks.