Looks interesting. Well I will test the CA2 and see if I like it. I actually prefere the neutral clinical sound. I want to get close as possible to the studio where the source was recorded/produced.
But if I understand correctly this doesnt really bypass the preamp does it?
A DAC is not a DAC without some "amplification" or else how would it be able to transfer sound?
I seriously need some HiFi education
Al ears
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A DAC should output a line level analogue signal that can then be amplified, yours is a bit more than a straight DAC so this procedure sets up a fixed line level output from your device......
I see thank you very much.....and this is why I am now in a need for the real one. Straight DAC.
Requirements:
1. Should match with Preamp ATC CA2....so rca out on the DAC.
2. Remote just to turn it on and off
3. Price..... around 4500 dollars
4. No Chi-fi
For some reason I just don´t want anything that reminds me of a turd in the name, if you know what I mean
The one I found so far:
Benchmark DAC3
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Al ears
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Unfortunately there are a great number within your budget.....can you get to audition any?I see thank you very much.....and this is why I am now in a need for the real one. Straight DAC.
Requirements:
1. Should match with Preamp ATC CA2....so rca out on the DAC.
2. Remote just to turn it on and off
3. Price..... around 4500 dollars
4. No Chi-fi
For some reason I just don´t want anything that reminds me of a turd in the name, if you know what I mean
The one I found so far:
Benchmark DAC3
Ignore that, just seen many that I thought did do not have a remote, guess some are designed to be left on.
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Al ears
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Yes... The ones I saw with remote controls seem to be DAC/headphone amplifiersyes my dealer will look if he can order then he will for me
Vany= many?
Bel Canto or Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ might be worth looking into, I know they tend to come with remote controls
Well if it is only DAC function and it doesnt use that many WATT its ok. Then I can ditch the remote
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This thing looks pretty interesting....
EDIT: hmmm it still has a preamp
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Al ears
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I think I am going off topic. Someone maybe changed my mind on preamp or not to preamp
Well off topic because I am musician also, and somebody recommended me this:
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Well. Either way I will update my experience with CA2 + 40A.
it is so easy to get confused.
people are saying not to preamp etc.
But then why are musician using a DI box before the input…approved to be better(my own ears)
This should not sound better according to the non-preampers
it is so easy to get confused.
people are saying not to preamp etc.
But then why are musician using a DI box before the input…approved to be better(my own ears)
This should not sound better according to the non-preampers
Al ears
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I have no idea where you are going.
There is only so much you can plug directly into those speakers, if you need to add other peripherals you need a preamp or some sort of source selector.
Al ears
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an expensive way to go about things. Hope it makes a difference.I only got this CA2 because I wanted better sound. Only for preamping the rme
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Preamping the RME with a CA2 is a pointless expense, unless you are need to use it as a volume control for other analogue sources. You will not get "better sound". RME can and works great connected straight into active speakers.
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I am only gonna audition it to start with.
I think the RME is very thin in the sound. Also not very “powerful” at low volume.
Do you have any recommendation?
russell2022
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RME is completely neutral in the sound! However it has a wide range of filters and parametric EQ if you want to favourably alter the signal. The balanced output is 4 volts - sorry, but that is VERY powerful.
I recommend the Croft as in my earlier posts but ONLY if you're using other sources as well as the RME.
RME>balanced outs >ATC actives. Simple is best
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I recommend the Croft as in my earlier posts but ONLY if you're using other sources as well as the RME.
RME>balanced outs >ATC actives. Simple is best
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I dont think most people who only recommends the rme are realizing the issue I have.
the RME ADi-2 sounds good with SCM7 and SCM19. But 40A is a different kind of beast!
I can not explain it but its like it needs double what RME can give. It needs a wider soundstage.
the RME ADi-2 sounds good with SCM7 and SCM19. But 40A is a different kind of beast!
I can not explain it but its like it needs double what RME can give. It needs a wider soundstage.
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