Hey Guys,
Looking for some recommendations on the general direction to go here. My main listening setup is at work and since I cant hook anything up to the network I must use my work PC as the main source. I realize this gimps me a fair bit compared to a streamer, so I am trying to figure out what all I can do to clean up the digital into my dac. Lets say ~ a 5k budget for not but I can push that/upgrade in parts if chaining different DDCs seems to be the best option. My current chain is as follows:
FWIW upgrading the digital to mk2 and a better conditioner (probably gunna get a power plant 12) are already in the plans.
Are there any just significantly better DDCs than the totaldac I can use? Should I reclock the USB before the digital? TBH I am just a bit lost here, so looking for some recommendations.
Looking for some recommendations on the general direction to go here. My main listening setup is at work and since I cant hook anything up to the network I must use my work PC as the main source. I realize this gimps me a fair bit compared to a streamer, so I am trying to figure out what all I can do to clean up the digital into my dac. Lets say ~ a 5k budget for not but I can push that/upgrade in parts if chaining different DDCs seems to be the best option. My current chain is as follows:
- PC -> FTA Calisto USB
- totaldac d1-digital--mk1 -> totaldac AES
- totaldac d1-dual -> still undecided on final XLRs
- Riviera AIC-10 -> Double Helix Cables Chimera (speaker tap to dual 3.5mm)
- Susvara
- Furman 15PF w/ JPS AC cables all around for power
FWIW upgrading the digital to mk2 and a better conditioner (probably gunna get a power plant 12) are already in the plans.
Are there any just significantly better DDCs than the totaldac I can use? Should I reclock the USB before the digital? TBH I am just a bit lost here, so looking for some recommendations.
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