You might consider using a DEQ2496 or SRC2496 as a DAC: http://www.behringer.com/DEQ2496/index.cfm
You also get a digital equalizer, real-time analyzer, automatic EQ (if you add a calibrated mic), excellent metering, etc. It's a real audio swiss army knife. I'm using it as my DAC and also using the auto-EQ function. You do need to turn the level down (using the utility menu) to match line level in consumer equipment (I have mine set to -3.5dB) and there is a switch on the back that must be set in the proper position so the output isn't too high. Also since it uses balanced XLR outputs you need an adapter to unbalanced RCA's (the adapters cost me $6 each at Guitar Center). I'm running the Squeezebox coaxial digital out into a SRC2496 (see below) then using an optical link between the SRC2496 and DEQ2496 which does the Digital to Analog conversion. Here's a lengthy and very positive review from a few years ago: http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=digital&n=108244&review=1 Guitar Center and quite a few other online dealers sell it for $300: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Behringer-DEQ2496-Ultra-Curve-Pro-Mastering-Processor-Refurb-102305943-i1125218.gc I actually got mine for $200 - it was a returned, used unit. An even cheaper alternative is the SRC2496, which I also have and use to upsample the Squeezebox digital output to 24/96. It has D/A and A/D conversion and I believe it uses the same DAC as the DEQ2496. There is no adjustment on the analog output level but you can turn down the volume on the squeezebox a little if it's too much for your preamp/amp/etc. The SRC2496 is only $129! http://www.guitarcenter.com/Behringer-SRC2496-ULTRAMATCH-PRO-Converter-182480-i1125214.gc -- kh6idf ------------------------------------------------------------------------ kh6idf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16848 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=47327 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
