What is a Digital to Analogue Converter


I am using a McCormack MAP-1 in my audio/video system. Since the MAP-1 is analogue I have to have a Digital to Analogue converter that will work with 2 channel and 5.1 channel playback. I'm interested in finding out if anyone else has the MAP-1 Preamp and what DA Convertor you use? I'm also interested in feedback regarding what DA Convertor others would recommand? Thanks.

Steve
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How would you connect a satellite receiver which only has multi-channel outs via toslink or coax to a MAP-1?

A UPD-1 solves the problem for DVD and multi channel SACD but McCormack has no answer for 5.1 from satellite, not to mention xbox, computers and PS/2.
Tom,

I was looking at a MAP-1 as the center piece of a home theater system.
I have a satellite box that has 5.1 capability but only via toslink and coax. There is no 6 channel analog out so I would be forced to use the satellite in 2 channel mode which I don't want to do.

Your explanation makes a lot of sense so the MAP-1 unfortunately won't work in my setup.

Amit