DACs with IR Sensor
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Not sure whether you are asking whether anyone knows of any DACs with a remote control.
what is your budget?
what is your budget?
No I am looking for a DAC with an IR sensor, so I can use my TV remote to control the volume. I had the Bluesound Node2 which had this function, but sadly the software let it down. So I am looking for some other alternatives.
Most will only have a sensor if it has a remote control so you'd need a universal remote. Also, it would need to have a preamp function. There are some like the irDAC that have a volume control that will control the volume of whatever playback software you use on the computer.
I don't think you'll find any that learn the input from whatever remote you teach it.
I don't think you'll find any that learn the input from whatever remote you teach it.
DocG said:
well, yes. consideri the various functions it has I'm inclined to call it a streamer rather than a DAC.
DocG
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It is a streamer indeed, with built-in DAC. But it can also be used as a DAC for other sources (SPDIF over coax and optical; AptX Bluetooth, ...).
The Node2 is a "learning IR-receiver" (as opposed to a learning remote), a very clever trick IMO, that sets it apart from the competition. I'm not aware of any other device with that feature.
The OP is a little enigmatic about 'software issues letting him down'. I'm curious what went wrong.
I wish more would include this feature, as it really helps when using it with a TV. I might just buy a Node2 again, just to use as a DAC for my amplifier and television.
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