Hi, am considering picking up an SACD transport and it's a little minefield so would like recommendations please.
Here's my wishlist:
- I prefer not having to pay for an additional DAC or inbuilt amplification. Transport only
- USB output ideally, as the stream from the player would then be fed into USB-based gear from SOtC which will reconstruct the stream before then feeding my DAC. I'm not interested in having loads of other connection options if it'll keep the price down. I've read a bit about PS Audio cracking the issue re copy protection encryption preventing digital output unless downscaling, though I'm loathe to spend a fortune on a PS Audio transport just for a few SACDs. Any other solution out there?
- half-width casing ideally, to go with my Cyrus gear.
- Budget - as little as possible.
I'm willing to make some concessions on having more functionality than needed, if it means I can have a half size case.
Thanks so much!
Here's my wishlist:
- I prefer not having to pay for an additional DAC or inbuilt amplification. Transport only
- USB output ideally, as the stream from the player would then be fed into USB-based gear from SOtC which will reconstruct the stream before then feeding my DAC. I'm not interested in having loads of other connection options if it'll keep the price down. I've read a bit about PS Audio cracking the issue re copy protection encryption preventing digital output unless downscaling, though I'm loathe to spend a fortune on a PS Audio transport just for a few SACDs. Any other solution out there?
- half-width casing ideally, to go with my Cyrus gear.
- Budget - as little as possible.
I'm willing to make some concessions on having more functionality than needed, if it means I can have a half size case.
Thanks so much!
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