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iMac far from audo rack - any suggestions?

Hi - I am curretly using an AppleTV as a transport (WAV files only) that connects via Toslink to my Reimyo DAC. I would like to go a step further and use my iMac/iTunes with Amarraaudio and feed my DAC.

The thing is that my iMac will be about 6 meters away from my audio rack, and since the only way to go out in digital domain from it is thru an USB port, I plan to use a PS Audio or similar USB/Coax converter.

Any ideas on how to face this issue besides moving the iMac to the rack itself?

Regards,

Fernando
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flg2001 OP
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Thanks a lot for your responses, a lot of options out there!

I tend to like the use of Airport Express thru MiniToslink output and feed my Reimyo from the Toslink IN option.

Interesting info about Amarra vs Pure Music, I will just try the later and learn what happens.

Is there anything like an Minitoslink -> Toslink adapter? I mention this because I have just invested in a Wireworld Toslink cable that I like a lot.
magfan
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Yes, and they are dirt cheap, too.
kana813
956 posts
 
Check out:

http://analogresearch-technology.net/LEGATO.html
audiofun
669 posts
 
You can buy a Tos to miniTos from Audio advisor for about USD $4.00. Also the HiFACE does 24/192khz...today for $150.00 (RCA version) or $180.00 (BNC). Actually it (HiFace) will pass 32/192khz data but I don't think too many of us have 32 bit dacs nor is their a plethora of commercially available 32 bit music :)
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flg2001 OP
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Well - looks like the issue is solved - Thanks all for your input and advise.

Fernando
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