PC-DAC-AMP

[gadgie]

Hello,
I will soon be looking at playing some tunes from my PC (either from hard drive or spotify etc) through my hi-fi amp. I will plugging my DAC into the PC as normal, then I will have to run a cable from the DAC/PC to my hi-fi amp. I reckon that this will require a cable of around 7mtrs long. What would be the best way to do this length of cable? RCA or another way. I could have the DAC closer to the amp and use 0.5mtr RCA or 1mtr ones etc.
So what I think i'm trying to ask is this?

PC_____DAC________________________________________ __Amp
or
PC__________________________________________DAC___ __Amp

and what would be the best type of cable/connections

cheers
Gadgie

[JohnNB]

Presumably you use a USB cable from your PC to your DAC? so I wouldn't have thought you could get a USB cable anywhere near 7 mts long, so you're probably going to have to have some RCA leads made up to run from the DAC to Amp.

[Tim]

You can source USB cables in excess of 7m but I wouldn't advise it for audio purposes such as described by the OP.

http://www.ebuyer.com/519982-startech-com-15m-50-ft-active-usb-2-0-a-to-b-cable-usb2hab50ac?gclid=CJ7S1OK_lckCFYIIwwodArIJLQ#fo_c= 951&fo_k=0a2f66f928fe68136280269da2cb3f30&fo_s=gplauk?mkwid=sbBFGRMMZ_dc&pcrid=51508047059&pkw=&pmt=

[Desmo]

Presumably you use a USB cable from your PC to your DAC? so I wouldn't have thought you could get a USB cable anywhere near 7 mts long, so you're probably going to have to have some RCA leads made up to run from the DAC to Amp.

I use an optical cable between my PC and DAC (Berresford Caiman II), so there are other options :-)

[StanleyB]

If your PC has Bluetooth then use a Bluetooth receiver with a digital output. An example of that is http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluetooth-4-0-Music-Audio-Receiver-Optical-SPDIF-RCA-Coaxial-Toslink-APT-X-A2DP-/141546592122?hash=item20f4d5977a:g:O1QAAOSw-W5UvNqp
I use a Yamaha version, but there are several kinds available.

[r100]

yeah, that is interesting and got me searching.. there's one here that uses WiFi and also has an optical out for an external DAC.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-Airplay-Airmusic-Wifi-DLNA-Music-Radio-Receiver-iOS-Android-Airmusic-Air-music-WIFI/32219176289.html?spm=2114.031010208.3.1.HA5kCV&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2_79_78_77_91_80,search web201644_5,searchweb201560_9

I couldn't find any info on the optical out.

It probably has a Linux OS running shareport to be able to connect to Airplay devices..

Greets
ru

edit. found the mfg. website http://www.uyesee.com/us/products/

there is some mention of 16bit 48kHz

[Tim]

If your PC has Bluetooth then use a Bluetooth receiver with a digital output. An example of that is http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluetooth-4-0-Music-Audio-Receiver-Optical-SPDIF-RCA-Coaxial-Toslink-APT-X-A2DP-/141546592122?hash=item20f4d5977a:g:O1QAAOSw-W5UvNqp
I use a Yamaha version, but there are several kinds available.
Now that's a very sensible and elegant solution, nice one Stan :)

[pitadavespa]

yeah, that is interesting and got me searching.. there's one here that uses WiFi and also has an optical out for an external DAC.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-Airplay-Airmusic-Wifi-DLNA-Music-Radio-Receiver-iOS-Android-Airmusic-Air-music-WIFI/32219176289.html?spm=2114.031010208.3.1.HA5kCV&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2_79_78_77_91_80,search web201644_5,searchweb201560_9

I couldn't find any info on the optical out.

It probably has a Linux OS running shareport to be able to connect to Airplay devices..

Greets
ru

edit. found the mfg. website http://www.uyesee.com/us/products/

there is some mention of 16bit 48kHz

I believe this is a better solution than the Bluetooth one because it as more available bandwidth. Maybe a bit harder to setup, though.

[gadgie]

Thanks guys,

The bluetooth would be handy, but what is the sound quality like? I have no problem running wires if needs be as they will be under the floor. Just not sure what way is the best.

[technobear]

Assuming you have Wifi, the Squeezebox Touch is a good solution here.

Wireworld do an excellent 7m USB cable but it costs nearly as much as a used Touch.