@djones51 I looked up the Micromega M100, and that looks like a pretty awesome piece of equipment. They are not giving them away, either. :'> The company makes an array of audio products - cd players, DACs, etc. - pretty impressive. Have you tried their MyDAC?
Could I make use of a DAC with my setup?
I stream music (Spotify Premium) from my PC via 3.5mm cable into a Parasound P5 preamp, which is hooked to a Parasound A23 amp, and from there to Klipsch Fortes that I purchased new in 1986, I think.
I had the impression that if I use a DAC before the P5 preamp, the DAC's output would be "reprocessed" by the DAC in the preamp, and, therefore, useless.
Is my impression correct? Thanks!
I had the impression that if I use a DAC before the P5 preamp, the DAC's output would be "reprocessed" by the DAC in the preamp, and, therefore, useless.
Is my impression correct? Thanks!
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@lowrider57 I'm using an old Acer desktop that originally came with Windows 7 (I think) and now has been "upgraded" to Windows 10. Every time I get an MS software update, the USB keyboard and mouse stop working and I have to unplug and plug each to get them work again. Definitely long in the teeth, but, overall, it is like my 2001 Toyota Echo -- it just keeps going and going. |
Hi, forsooth, Not intending to confuse things but here’s another option you may want to consider... I was doing something similar to your situation with my laptop and desktop/main stereo systems and got tired of changing connections each time so I bought a Bluesound Node 2. It has a built-in DAC with RCA output to a preamp but you can also use the S/PDIF digital output to an external DAC such as in your P5 preamp. It’s a decent music player in its own right so you may not even need the DAC on the P5. The Node 2 can be connected to your internet router with an ethernet cable or wi-fi and streams music from the web or from a music library stored on a USB drive connected directly to the Node 2. It also streams from a NAS drive connected to your router, which is what I use now. The Node 2 is controlled using BluOS software on your laptop. (More info at bluesound.com) The Node 2 is discounted right now for $450 USD directly or through MusicDirect.com. My hunch is that Bluesound is coming out with a revamped line up of players/speakers so they’re getting rid of stock. So with a Node 2 you can have it sitting discreetly with your main stereo system and stream internet stations as well as ripped or downloaded music stored on an external hard drive, all controlled by your laptop, tablet, or smart phone from wherever you want. Just an idea. =) Regards, Tom PS: There are less expensive alternatives to the Node 2, such as the Pi players available from allo.com but the Node 2 is really easy to set up and start playing music and not that much more money.
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