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WiFi DAC
Dec 13, 2018 9:29:30 GMT -5
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Post by jackfish on Dec 13, 2018 9:29:30 GMT -5
Maybe too stupid even for the Stupid Question Zone?
Is there a decent DAC that one can connect their computer (Mac or PC) to over WiFi to stream music files? One made in USA?
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Post by Jean Genie on Dec 13, 2018 10:06:39 GMT -5
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Post by brutiarti on Dec 13, 2018 10:13:06 GMT -5
Made in USA? It will be tough to find one.
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Post by creimes on Dec 13, 2018 12:10:52 GMT -5
Maybe too stupid even for the Stupid Question Zone? Is there a decent DAC that one can connect their computer (Mac or PC) to over WiFi to stream music files? One made in USA? Need a bit more info from you, what system are you connecting to, do you already have gear with a capable DAC ? Many people with say a MAC will airplay to an older ATV gen3 that has an optical out to a DAC. One DAC/Streamer I wanted to give a go directly to the Airmotiv 6s was the Cambridge Audio CXN, not made in the US but gets great reviews. www.crutchfield.com/p_779CXNV2B/Cambridge-CXN-V2-Black.htmlChad |
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WiFi DAC
Dec 13, 2018 18:35:07 GMT -5
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Post by jackfish on Dec 13, 2018 18:35:07 GMT -5
A buddy has a MacBook with the music files. Wants to be able to stream music from that Mac over his home WiFi to a DAC that he can plug into his McIntosh preamp. That way he can sit in his recliner and surf the web while playing music.
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Post by DYohn on Dec 13, 2018 19:06:06 GMT -5
He needs a network music player that can connect to a DAC, or one with a DAC built in. Depending on his budget there are many options.
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WiFi DAC
Dec 14, 2018 10:24:14 GMT -5
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Post by jackfish on Dec 14, 2018 10:24:14 GMT -5
Any with a DAC built in $500 or under?
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Post by DYohn on Dec 14, 2018 11:04:06 GMT -5
Any with a DAC built in $500 or under? Bluesound Node 2i |
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Post by audiobill on Dec 14, 2018 19:51:50 GMT -5
Connect an Airport Express to a dac like the Emotiva DC-1. Done.
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WiFi DAC
Dec 15, 2018 6:37:24 GMT -5
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Post by jackfish on Dec 15, 2018 6:37:24 GMT -5
Can the Airport Express take a USB DAC?
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Post by pknaz on Dec 15, 2018 7:13:42 GMT -5
Some of the older Apple TV's or Airport Express units had SPDIF out on them. I stream to my apple TV almost exclusively, connected to an XMC-1.
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WiFi DAC
Dec 15, 2018 9:22:41 GMT -5
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Post by jackfish on Dec 15, 2018 9:22:41 GMT -5
I have an Audioengine D3 that I could let him use if it can plug into an Airport Express.
Edit: I’m finding that the Airport Express USB is for printing only.
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Post by creimes on Dec 15, 2018 9:33:27 GMT -5
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WiFi DAC
Dec 16, 2018 23:45:32 GMT -5
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Post by jackfish on Dec 16, 2018 23:45:32 GMT -5
Thanks all. He went with an Airport Express and a Schiit Modi 3 with an optical cable.
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Post by garbulky on Dec 17, 2018 1:38:38 GMT -5
Thanks all. He went with an Airport Express and a Schiit Modi 3 with an optical cable. How is he adjusting the volume? |
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WiFi DAC
Dec 18, 2018 9:58:57 GMT -5
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Post by jackfish on Dec 18, 2018 9:58:57 GMT -5
Thanks all. He went with an Airport Express and a Schiit Modi 3 with an optical cable. How is he adjusting the volume? iTunes with BitPerfect |
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Post by garbulky on Dec 18, 2018 10:04:50 GMT -5
How is he adjusting the volume? iTunes with BitPerfect Brave man! I'd be too scared to use a mouse for volume in case I slip up. |
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Post by jackfish on Dec 18, 2018 10:07:49 GMT -5
There are + and - volume buttons on the keyboard.
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WiFi DAC
Dec 19, 2018 17:40:21 GMT -5
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Post by jackfish on Dec 19, 2018 17:40:21 GMT -5
The McIntosh pre amp also has a volume control.
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