Audio Research DAC7 USB 16/48 limitation

[nicolashodges]

I am very tempted to get a DAC7 but am very disappointed at the 16/48 USB limitation. The ability to rip DVD-As and play them through USB is a very attractive one, but this seems to have been ruled out by Audio Research.

 

I wonder if the fact they quote a frequency range up to 20kHz (in contrast to Stax for example) suggests that they believe higher sample rates and ultra-high frequencies offer no advantages?

 

I also wonder if they will update it at a later date...

 

Anyone have inside knowledge?

 

best

Nic

 

 

[Audio_ELF]

Most, but by no means all, USB connections to DACs (especially specialist / domestic audio companies as opposed to studio equipment manufacturers) are limited to 16/48 or 24/48.

 

It is likely a restriction of the USB reciever chip so unlikely to be upgraded via firmware.

 

Eloise