Paradisea, Airport Express and Denon 2910

Sound from Airport Express USB is not possible. The AE headphone jack is also a Mini-TosLink out just use a mini adapter to full Toslink.

Thanks Edo. I appreciate that info.

Does anyone know whether the Paradisea would improve the performance of a Denon 2910? My guess is that it would, but wondering if anyone has first-hand experience.

Does the Paradisea allow you to switch betw. Toslink, RCA and USB inputs? It looks like there's a switch in the back.

Does the Paradisea allow you to switch betw. Toslink, RCA and USB inputs? It looks like there's a switch in the back.

The switch on the back toggles the Toslink and RCA. The DAC defaults to USB when a USB cable is inserted.

I'm not familiar with a Denon 2910 so couldn't comment on the comparison. The Paradisea is an excellent DAC to my ears. I've preferred it over a current production Benchmark USB, as well as a Wavelength Brick. I do prefer the output on my Modwright/Sony 999ES.

Marco

Thanks Marco. That's good to know. It sounds like the Paradisea is worth checking out. I'm mainly looking for a DAC to stream iTunes through. I don't expect it to go head to head with a reference cd player, but if it can improve my Denon and keep me (delay me?) from going the separates route, that's a total clincher. I like the simplicity of a universal player.

Mark

Does anyone know whether the Paradisea would improve the performance of a Denon 2910?

The answer to my own question is a strong yes. CD playback is much smoother and more natural sounding with the Paradisea in the picture.