Please help with my digital chain


I have a Sonic Frontiers SFT-1 CD transport and a North Star Model 192 DAC. In between I have a Monarchy DIP Mk II. I would like help with a question.
Which is the better chain for sound quality?:

transport balanced digital out directly to balanced digital input of the DAC -or-

transport S/PDIF out to DIP S/PDIF input...out from the DIP balanced digital output to the balanced digital input of the DAC?

I know I could A/B it myself but I don't have a balanced digital cable at the moment and I'm insecure enough to need a concensus from audiophiles( if I can get one)

Thanks for your help!
mikes

Showing 1 response by brulee

Garfish and Joe b's advise are just a very few reasons why, IMO, Stereophile mag and the likes will soon die. Who needs them. You will find more useful information from the Audiogon members than 95% of the reviewers. Those that need specs, measurements, and whatever else needed, you can find on the manufacurers list on Audiogon.
Sorry, I just find these mags of little value.
Also, look at how appreciative Mikes was for such helpful information. I'm gonna have to start a thread on how usless most of these mags are. Bet ya I get beat up on that one. Can't wait. I can take it. In fact I will be looking forward to it. Good luck Mikes, I hope you find that perfect fit. I bet you will get a few more helpful replies.