FORGETTING the Digital to Analog conversion part, what is BEST Digital source?

[*progear]

Hi Rafa,

I am glad you managed to pick a board suitable to your purposes which indeed also features the I2S option. Sorry for not answering earlier, haven't been around for a while. 

Changing sample rates can be a bit annoying with Dante devices, they have not been designed for audiophiles. 

If your digital collection mainly consists of redbook files I recommend upsampling to 88.2 PCM. Go for the lowest latency possible in your system. Also check the chipset of your LAN adaptor for best results. Intel chipsets are my very first choice with Dante.

 

[rafa]

I am using separate Intel LAN card already. Is no doubt superior to integrated one. And the difference is not just subtle, is quit significant.

 

Upsampling unfortunate brings SQ lost and I am not so happy to do that.

[beerandmusic]

On 1/6/2018 at 10:53 AM, barrows said:

 

 

Dream on!  I am aware of the costs of producing such a product and it will never happen at that price.

 

 

 

On 1/5/2018 at 12:51 AM, beerandmusic said:

* similar features as LKS dac (mono mono es9038) but with enet port, and galvanic isolation, good clocks, external lps for under $2k and made in usa.

 

 

Auralic Altair G1 getting closer!!

Maybe a used one in a couple more years.