New to DACs and I get that you connect this unit to a CD player through an optical cable, but how do I connect this to the integrated amp? Thanks!
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I stream music from my computer to our stereo via an Apple Airport Express. I use a TOSlink to mini digital audio cable to connect the Airport to the DAC (which is then connected to my amp via RCA monster cables). Hope this helps. StarTech.com THINTOSMIN6 6 feet Toslink to Mini Digital Optical SPDIF Audio Cable
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Easy. Just connect the audio cables from the output on the DAC to one of the inputs on the amp. I kept my CD connected to the CD inputs on amp, and my DAC is connected to the tuner inputs. That way I can switch back and forth.
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The Bifrost has analog outputs (RCA jacks.) You would connect the analog outs via a standard RCA interconnect cable to your CD or AUX inputs on your receiver.
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There are two RCA jacks for the output, just connect them to RCA inputs in the back of your amp and you are ready to go, this is a very good DAC for the price you will not be disappointed with your purchase.
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The Bifrost DAC would most likely go between your computer containing digital audio files and your pre-amp or integrated amp. It would be connected to your computer with an optical or USB cable and connected to your integrated amp with a pair of RCA cables.
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simple: 1.82m mini toslink to toslink cable from dac to integrated amp.I BOUGHT MINE FROM RADIOSHACK.
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Let me briefly tell you how I hook up my DAC.Mac mini optical out -optical cable-> DAC optical input and then analog out -RCA cable-> preamp analog input -> ATC SCM20 powered speaker input (XLR)Of course, you can connect your CD player similar way. The analog (RCA) out from DAC to the RCA input of your integrated amp.
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There are RCA analog outputs that you connect to your integrated amp via regular interconnects.FYI the Bifrost has two digital inputs that come with it : Optical and coaxial, you can order also with a USB input for extra $ Good Luck Bill
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The only out on this DAC is analog, that's why you'd use it: digital-to-analog conversion. Connect your digital sources to it to have a better conversion to analog than most receivers and embedded analog outs on most players. But it only converts PCM stereo, so if you want dolby or DTS 5.1, 7.1, and beyond, this is not your route.
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If you use i-20 SPDIF (digital coax/optical output) it should bypass its internal DAC, at least it is what PURE announces. Mine sounds amazing, but I sincerely don't know exactly where convert process occurs. In my case I've connected it through SPDIF to M1DAC Musical Fidelity and all sources connected to i-20 sounds amazing.
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There is a green input port marked "AUX" on one side of the 5.1 adaptor. You will need to have a male-to-male 3.5mm audio cable (assuming your CD player has a standard 3.5mm audio out...), and then connect one end to this AUX port. Note that this will only have a stereo (2 channel) output and not 5 channel as CD players with 3.5mm outputs will only output stereo sound.
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Mine's connected to an amp and the amp is connected to the speakers. As rjcolgan said, you choose the receiver or amp and the speakers you wish to use. Fantastic CD player by the way - I've had mine for about five years with not a bit of difficulty and great sound fidelity.
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Easy. All you need is to connect the RCA output jacks to the input jacks in the back of your amplifier. Only need the RCA cable and connect to Aux or CD input. There is a digital output in the back and if you have it you can connect the digital out to the digital in on you amplifier. All you'll need is a digital optical cable.
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Just RCA outputs. Would need a seperate HF amp that accepts RCA inputs. Topping DAC sounds sweet.
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are you using a connecting cable 3.5mm with two out put ends to plug into your aux imput on the back of your receiver? if you really want hi-end playback, get a nuforce dac and use this type of cable or a single 3.5mm connecting cable from mp3 player to a receiver or intergrated amp and the sound quality will blow you away, happy listening:)
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No. This product is not a DAC. You need a DAC. This product converts fiber optic digital toslink to a rca style coaxial digital connection.
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No, it is not a DAC. It is a preamplifier so the USB is output only to your computer with software such as Audacity (free to download).
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Asign a channel for the controller and keep that channel open in you mixer. Make sure your volume is all the way up. my set up is from the controller to my mixer (channel 3 because I have my cd player connected to channel 1 and 2) and from there to my amps
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Why not come out of the pc with the dac? Sounds like you're still using the pc dac to convert the signal. Garbage in, garbage out.
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Hello, Thank you for your interest in our gear. The XDA-2 DAC is a great product, and is usually after the CD player in the signal path. Based on that, it has digital inputs (2 digital optical, 2 digital coaxial, 1 AES/ EBU, and 1 USB) and no analog inputs. So unfortunately you would not be able to run an analog input into the DAC. If your SACD player does have one of the digital ports, you can connect it out of the CD player into the XDA-2. If you are wanting to run the XDA-2 into the SACD player I am unaware if that is possible, you will need to check with your SACD player manufacture to confirm. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns. I hope you have a great rest of the day.
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Since you are using a line out dock connection from 5s to the dac it sends a digital signal to the dac that then converts to analog and amplifies for headphones or RCA out to a receiver. I have a hybrid tube solid state stereo amp and I love how easy and awesome the nuforce idac is.
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I used an external DAC. You could also likely use an external sound card as well. It cost about $125 I think. I've been very pleased.
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You may understand, I will point out there is no amplifier in the DAC. It's only a processor. That said, it makes an amazing difference in sound quality, such that I want to run all my music through it. I have been told that HDMI sound channels are superior. My ears prefer the sound from this device.
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This can be used like any other audio component in an audio system; cd player. To use the internal DAc, you just connect the L&R; RCA jacks into a receiver or pre-amplifier.