@route-66 I understand. There CAN be lots of parts to a digital setup but I suppose that's true of analog as well (table, tonearm, cartridge, phono preamp, cables). I'm using a Logitech Touch but those are only available used anymore. Many people start with a Bluesound Node which has a built-in DAC but can also output to an external DAC like the Brooklyn. Another (more expensive) option are the Aurender models.
Brooklyn DAC+ Anyone?
Hey Folks,
I did some searches and did not see anyone claiming to have the DAC+. Saw one positive review from a site of which I am unfamiliar. I prefer reviews where there is listening and testing so perhaps we will have to hope for Stereophile or HiFi News to get one but that will probably take some time.
I have a DAC+ on backorder with MusicDirect so hopefully any bugs will be exterminated before I get mine. I am also hoping for more details on the circuit changes.
Hope you folks are well and good,
Robert
I did some searches and did not see anyone claiming to have the DAC+. Saw one positive review from a site of which I am unfamiliar. I prefer reviews where there is listening and testing so perhaps we will have to hope for Stereophile or HiFi News to get one but that will probably take some time.
I have a DAC+ on backorder with MusicDirect so hopefully any bugs will be exterminated before I get mine. I am also hoping for more details on the circuit changes.
Hope you folks are well and good,
Robert
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@route-66 Yes, I had forgotten about that one. There are quite a few options at different price points and with different features. Digital audio is also a fast-moving animal so new options are appearing all the time. If you don't already know about it, https://www.computeraudiophile.com/ is a good place to learn about digital audio. |
@route-66 By itself, the Brooklyn doesn't stream from the internet so that's why you're confused about the connection. It converts the digital stream from other devices to analog (and acts as a preamp if desired). Probably the simplest setup (from a connection standpoint) is to connect your computer to the Brooklyn via USB, set the computer to send audio output to the USB device, and use any of a number of programs to stream music from the internet through the Brooklyn's DAC. However, there are numerous other devices that can be used to stream as well. |
Robert, I understand your confusion about the "@" syntax but this is a convention that Audiogon uses too. Typing @ when you're replying to another responder (instead of the OP) in the thread pops up a list of everyone in the current thread. Selecting one of them (or simply typing out their handle) allows Audiogon to alert them that someone posted a response directed at them. Please follow up when you get the DAC+. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. Dick |
Robert, Thanks for the detailed impressions. Keep 'em coming if you don't mind posting. Like @kb54 above, I've been interested in the DAC-3 and the Brooklyn. Now that the DAC+ has come out it just makes the decision harder and the speed at which this sector is advancing leads to paralysis. I wish that I could listen to both but that's not an option for me. Also, I don't use MQA now but I'd like the flexibility if I were to switch to Tidal down the road. Dick |