Hello,
I am close to purchase a pair of Genelec 8361 (Amir's review comforted my choice!). Roon (Qobuz and NAS) is my exclusive audio source. I first intended to connect a WiiM pro that only offers coax digital out (and RCA analog). Genelec recommends AES/EBU digital input but advise against Coax >> AES cable (or Neutrik impedance adaptor). Choice is therefore between streamer with digital AES/EBU output or streamer/DAC with analog XLR output (and then an additional AD conversion). There are numerous streamers/DAC with XLR output but few with AES/EBU digital out. Rose, Auralic, ... are over budget.
What's your views and comments on prioritizing digital out vs analog out?
Ifi Audio Neo Stream and Wattson Emerson Digital fit the bill (AES/EBU out), any other choice in the same price range ?
Thanks
I am close to purchase a pair of Genelec 8361 (Amir's review comforted my choice!). Roon (Qobuz and NAS) is my exclusive audio source. I first intended to connect a WiiM pro that only offers coax digital out (and RCA analog). Genelec recommends AES/EBU digital input but advise against Coax >> AES cable (or Neutrik impedance adaptor). Choice is therefore between streamer with digital AES/EBU output or streamer/DAC with analog XLR output (and then an additional AD conversion). There are numerous streamers/DAC with XLR output but few with AES/EBU digital out. Rose, Auralic, ... are over budget.
What's your views and comments on prioritizing digital out vs analog out?
Ifi Audio Neo Stream and Wattson Emerson Digital fit the bill (AES/EBU out), any other choice in the same price range ?
Thanks