Are the audible differences worth the exrea outlay on a DAC supporting AES/EBU conections? How much better is using this connectivity over coax?
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AES/EBU v Coax
Are the audible differences worth the exrea outlay on a DAC supporting AES/EBU conections? How much better is using this connectivity over coax?
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I have a Dac that takes an AES/EBU input and it has balanced analogue outs. I use a DIY RCA to AES/EBU gadget (very simple to make or you can buy from Neutrik) and IMO it gives an airier and more altogether performance than digital RCA. It is of course a bit of a fudge but to my ears is sounds fine.
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IMV - not worth the bother or extra money.
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