Multiple data stream conversions
default -- Mon, 02/23/2009 - 07:21
How do I use a music server with a TacT room correction system without compromising the signal quality?
Specifically, I now use the TacT as a room correction, D/A, and pre-amp from the digital feed of my Krell digital turntable. In this scenario I understand there is only one D/A conversion.
However, I want to build a Mac-iTunes based system with a Wavelength Cosecant DAC/USB. As I now understand it, the Wavelength would then feed an analog input into the TacT, which would then convert the signal to digital for room shaping, then convert it yet again to analog to drive the speakers.
This makes multiple conversions of the signal. Won't this compromise the very sound quality the whole exercise is intended to pormote? Is my concern justified? Have you suggestions?
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I don't see the point of the Wavelength. One step forward - using USB instead of SPDIF and three steps back - the extra D/A and A/D steps.
If you want to use a USB feed but convert it to SPDIF I would try an inexpensive converter such as the Blue Circle USB Thingie.
Steven Stone
Contributor to The Absolute Sound, EnjoytheMusic.com, Vintage Guitar Magazine, and other fine publications
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I also use a TACT as a DAC, RC, and pre. I agree with Steven - your best bet is to connect directly to the TACT. If you want to use the USB out, additional suggestions would be the M2Tech Hiface ( http://www.m2tech.biz/products.html ) or the Empirical Audio Offramp (http://empiricalaudio.com/products/off-ramp-converter) . With either of these you will get a great signal to the TACT. With either one of these products you may be surprised how good digital can sound.
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I also use a TACT as a DAC, RC, and pre. I agree with Steven - your best bet is to connect directly to the TACT. If you want to use the USB out, additional suggestions would be the M2Tech Hiface ( http://www.m2tech.biz/products.html ) or the Empirical Audio Offramp (http://empiricalaudio.com/products/off-ramp-converter) . With either of these you will get a great signal to the TACT. With one of these products you may be surprised how good digital can sound.