(Wifi) 24Bit/192KHz DAC / External Soundcard ?

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Hi all,

I am looking for a (wireless, ethernet) soundcard with a 24bit/192KHz DAC, which will fit (in terms of "quality" level) into my existing system:

Amp: Denon pma 1500ae

Speakers: Wharfedale evo 40

Files: From mp3 to Flac etc

I am not looking for Network players such as the Marantz NA7004 or Denon 720AE, because they seem to offer way too much possibilities for me: I just want to press play in Itunes/VLC on my Mac and transfer the music via my home network to this Soundcard/DAC to my Amp. I am also not looking for USB soundcards (such as Audioengine D2 Premium).

The mac will always be connected wirelessly to the network. It is fine for me when this soundcard/dac is connected to the network via an ethernet cable.

I am very curious i you are having good options🙂 !

 

[Jason36]

so are you basically looking for a DAC that will accept a wireless signal? If I get this right you want no connection between your Mac and the DAC / Amplifier / Speakers where the music is being sent to?

If I have that right then have you looked at the Arcam rDac Wireless? Also I believe NAD do a wirless DAC the DAC1....not sure if there are any more.

Bluetooth could be another option, if the MAC has Bluetooth capability.

Obviously if you confirm a budget other people may be better placed to help and advise.

 

[The_Lhc]

If I have that right then have you looked at the Arcam rDac Wireless? Also I believe NAD do a wirless DAC the DAC1....not sure if there are any more.

I don't think either or them will do 24/192 over wireless though. In fact I'm not sure very much (if anything) does.

 

[Anonymous]

thx for your post

Yes you're right: a DAC that will accept a wireless signal.

The Arcam rDac Wireless (Arcam rdac kw) may be an option.....The_Lhc seems to be right that it won't do 24/192 over wireless. The Arcam also seems to need a usb dongle, which i won't prefer

My Macbook has bluetooth...my budget is around £200 - 350. In the world of the (in my opinion ridiculously overpriced) wireless DACs I may have to adjust my wishes 😉

 

[The_Lhc]

My Macbook has bluetooth...my budget is around £200 - 350. In the world of the (in my opinion ridiculously overpriced) wireless DACs I may have to adjust my wishes 😉

I think it may be a more fundamental problem than one of budget.

 

[Anonymous]

yeah probably

The Musical Fidelity M1-CliC is for instance also limited to 24 bit 96 Khz wirelessly and wired it will do 192 Khz.....which seems to be in the higher segment of the market

 

[Jason36]

If I have that right then have you looked at the Arcam rDac Wireless? Also I believe NAD do a wirless DAC the DAC1....not sure if there are any more.

I don't think either or them will do 24/192 over wireless though. In fact I'm not sure very much (if anything) does.

Doh missed that in the Original Post and yep I agree as well then, I think you will really struggle to get 24/192 over either wireless or Bluetooth.

Personally I only use a maximum of 24/96 downloads.....because 1. there are more accessable DAC's for this (although I do use USB), 2. I honestly cannot hear any difference, personally, between 96kHz and 192kHz downloads and 3. most 192kHz downlaods are classical or opera, which I dont listen to.

Not much help to the OP I know :doh: