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USB to AES converter / DDC

Hello,

I am getting back into music after a long time. I got a server/streamer, an Antipodes EX and I need a USB to AES converter to connect to my Trinnov ST2 hifi which in turn connects to the Weiss DAC202 (all with AES cables). The DAC202 feeds an Aavik I-280 that drives a pair of Vienna Acoustics Mahler speakers.  I was thinking something like the Mutec MC3+USB /Mutec MC1.2+, Audio-dg DI25HE or similar. Any suggestions please? Thanks!

greg_f
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oddiofyl
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I use a Mutec  mc3+USB reclocker.    

Works great , it can accept USB ,AES, Coax, Toslink, and output any input simultaneously across all inputs.    It's worth a look for your application 

zlone
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I picked up a Singxer SU6 awhile back and was impressed with the output. It is a good value. The Mutec looks interesting, but I have not heard it. 

lanx0003
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+1 @mitch2 

greg_f OP
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@mitch2, @zlone  what are you using the Su-6 for? Would you mind telling me what is the rest of your front end?

mitch2
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@greg_f 

Hello - My system is posted.  My streamer outputs USB and  I am primarily using the SU6 to allow me to hook up multiple DACs at the same time.  Even though my current primary DAC (Aries Cerat Helene) is said to sound best through its USB input, when its internal superclock is engaged on the S/PDIF input, I do not notice any meaningful differences in sound between the USB and RCA inputs.

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