Patrick Dixon Wrote: > We implement our own output buffer (amongst other things), and it's a > significant improvement on the built-in one. The buffer stage is there > to provide post-DAC filtering and to increase gain to industry standard > levels, as well as to drive power amps.
Thanks. So before I start hacking (probably literally!) - should I infer from this that the output direct from the DAC is insufficient to drive a power amp ? I'm using NuForce reference 8s, 47k Input, 26dB gain, without any pre-amp inbetween. Andy. -- AndyWright ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AndyWright's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2241 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19822 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles