PhilNYC;160121 Wrote:
Not sure I understood this...are you saying that the Anthem converts an
analog signal from an external source (eg a DAC) to a digital signal,
and then back to an analog signal?
If you get a DAC, the main purpose would be to get one that has a
better digital-to-analog
yooper;160001 Wrote:
However, since the Anthem (pre-pro) will convert the signal (Analog
input to digital output 16/44, 16/48, 24/88, 24/96) from the DAC, is
this not the best option?
Not sure I understood this...are you saying that the Anthem converts an
analog signal from an external
For critical listening, buy an SB3 + DAC or a Transporter. I'm partial
to the Lavry DAC but the Benchmark is very, very good, too. I doubt
most people could readily tell them apart. The Transporter is
terrific and is on the same level.
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highdudgeon
Relax. It's about the music.
Thanks a lot guys. Well, it appears money will be well spent, now just
decide how much to spend.
My Anthem pre-pro does have balanced inputs, I assume this would
provide the best connection from either DAC or the transporter, as well
as keep the glass toslink (vs usb) from the mini to the soon
We've got Benchmark's all over our studios, so I'm very familiar with
it. The Transporter is an incredible D/A on its own, but then you get
a PLAYBACK DEVICE, too!!
I, also, am using a Mac MINI as my music server (w/ addition 500GB
drive) but it's running SlimServer and streaming to the
