Connecting Innuos Zen to Wadia 581ise (non-USB)

[Law]

Hello everyone!

I recently acquired an Innuos Zen Mk1 and have just started to rip some CDs.

I read in the manual that I will need to connect the Innuos to a DAC via a USB cable in order to listen to the albums.

I don't have a standalone DAC, but I do have an old Wadia 581ise which I believe can be used as a DAC.

Could anyone advise how I might be able to connect the Innuous (USB) to one of the Wadia digital inputs?

I'm hoping that I won't have to invest in a new (USB) DAC...

[Mand]

If the Wadia does not have usb input, then look for a usb to SPDIF converter, ie usb in to other digital connector out, that goes between zen and Wadia.

[Frazeur1]

Yep, as Mandeep said. There are several options on that type of converter, but I would not know which one(s) would be best to try. I am sure others will chime in with opinions.

Enjoy your Innuos, I love my Zen Mk2, it is a keeper!

[Lawrence001]

I use a cheap (now) M2Tech Hiface mk1 with good results, it's plug and play.

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[Law]

That's great - thank you so much.

Thinking ahead, am I supposed to get a special audiophile USB cable as well, to go with the adaptor?

[Stratmangler]

The HiFace plugs straight into the back of the Zen.
It will stick out a fair bit, and if there's not much room you'll need a USB extender cable. It has a Type A plug and a Type A socket at the other end.
You can get the cable from Amazon.

If you have a Squeezebox that will connect with the Zen over your home network, as will a RasPi running Squeezelite.
The Zenruns LMS (ie the Squeezebox server program).

[Law]

Thanks Chris!

That's really helpful.

I'll go shopping...

[Lawrence001]

Yes mine sticks out I put something under to support it. I liked it so much I upgraded to the J Kenny upgraded version when I saw one for sale. If you want to spend a bit more I'd go for that.

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[Stratmangler]

I used one of these short cables with a HiFace 2 https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-6in-Extension-Adapter-Cable-Black/dp/B000E5CYW8

[Mand]

Hi
Law, there is a usb converter on Hifi wigwam forum classified for very little dosh