The Rockna Wavelight functions as both a DAC and a preamp, has a mobile app that can be hosted on both Android and IOS, and has both single ended and XLR outputs, which can be set up as fixed or variable. As well as its digital inputs, it also has one set of analog RCA inputs. I have a Wavelight, but only use it as a DAC. I have the remote app intstalled both on my Android phone as well as my Ipad.
Help! Looking for a DAC with some unique ablities...
Ok, maybe I'm wrong in thinking unique. Here's the situation:
Currently using a Bluesound to Luxman CL-38uc to a pair of Luxman M383 driving Eggleston Works Andra 2.
On the one hand I want to upgrade the DAC and possibly streamer side of things (I'm willing to continue using tthe Bluesound for streaming and upgrade that down the road)
On the other hand the one aspect of using the Bluedude that I really don't want to give up is the ability to use the app from anywhere in the house and control what I listen to and the volume. (I leave the preamp volume at a high level and then the Bluedude can control the volume with the variable out.) Far from the best option for sound quality but it sure makes life easy!
So... Is there a DAC out there that has a phone app to control it and variable balanced outputs?
A second option could be a combined streamer/DAC I suppose that has a phone app and variable balanced outputs.
I know ultimately all are compromised options vs sending the processed signal directly to the pre-amp and then utlizing the volume knob on the preamp. But when I'm listening to music 40-50 feet away (not sitting in the music seat!) then the abilitiy to control the music trumps the quality. Still I'd like to do what I can to limit the qualiy losses and improve what I have.
Any good opinions out there?
Thanks, E.
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@zlone OR, he can bank that money, buy a dac with a better clock than the ddc and iuse whatever digital cable he wants! |
@panzrwagn You are certainly right with your concerns purely mathematically. HOWEVER, within a factor of 10 I would argue it is inaudible. There is also data reduction at the pre-amp volume control = signal attenuation/reduction. Next, the worst culprits are the speakers, particularly with respect to loss of resolution. Then there is Fletcher Munson to consider, so brain processing. Accordingly, the digital volume control "argument" is a red herring. Re dynamic range, that is the ratio of loudest to quietest. Whether it is or 10,000:1,000 or 5,000:500, that is the same ratio, same range. Within reasonable limits, dynamic range is independent of volume. Don't worry that much, just happy listening. The only time you might worry is with very quiet passages in very low res files. You *might* be able to hear a difference in the fade out of a pop song. For anything more real world, it is inaudible. |
Good point @ericrhodes1. |
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