ianmacdonald Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Hello Audiophile Style Forum This is my first post, I hope you can help. My current set up is - Mac Mini (storing all music files) OS 10.12 Sierra - Signalyst HQ Player 3.14 - Weiss INT 202 firewire interface to Naim DAC (digital coaxial cable between INT 202 and DAC.) Is there a way to connect my Mac Mini directly to my Naim DAC without an interface in-between? If this isn't possible, could you recommend a high quality alternative to the Weiss INT 202? The reason I ask is that Weiss drivers for Mac are no longer being updated and I need to update my OS to version 12.0 Monterey. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Ian (UK) Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Which Naim DAC? Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
ianmacdonald Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Hello It was the first Naim DAC, introduced in 2009. Kind regards, Ian Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Any model number? Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
ianmacdonald Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 No, there isn't a model number. It is Naim DAC, sometimes referred to as nDAC.... I hope that helps. Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 This one? https://www.naimaudio.com/product/dac Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
ecwl Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 You can use this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nobsound-Converter-Digital-Interface-TOSLINK-Black/dp/B072BWTCL9/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=1NO1H2L32B5QR&keywords=usb+to+spdif+converter&qid=1668965663&sprefix=usb+to+spdif%2Caps%2C290&sr=8-4 but it is unclear whether you’re going to get as low jitter as the Weiss interface. On the other hand tech has advanced much. https://www.berkeleyaudiodesign.com/alpha-usb/ this would be a higher end version. what sample rate are you sending from HQplayer into the Naim DAC? also Weiss still has modern interface you can use… https://weiss.ch/products/pro-audio/int204/ to me the bigger question is whether you would get a bigger bang for the buck by simply upgrading your DAC instead of buying an expensive modern interface. DACs have advanced a lot since 2009 DuckToller 1 Link to comment
ianmacdonald Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 Thanks ecwl You are right, it's' going to be difficult to beat the sound quality I am already getting from the Weiss. I will do more research on the links you sent me, many thanks for your help, Ian Link to comment
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