@prophet9, thank you for the suggestions. I have actually ordered a uDDC, but have not yet received it. I agree, that could be another option.
Could I ask which 10MHz external clock generator are you using?
Pls help me find a network streamer w/ I2S output (not a DAC)
Hi everyone!
I have read a lot of posts and searched the forum and have not found my answer yet, but if I missed a thread regarding this topic, please forgive me.
I did not think finding a network streamer would be this difficult, but I have been searching for days and cannot find the right one for my setup. Maybe I am making this more difficult that it needs to be, so tell me if that's the case!
But first, let me explain what I am looking for. By "network streamer", I don't mean an integrated amplifier with a DAC, amplification and an Ethernet connector. There are plenty of those and in fact, I have one: the Naim Uniti Nova (great device btw).
I need a network streamer for another "separate components" system I am building. I have a DAC (LAiV Harmony DAC), a Preamp, an amplifier, and now I just want a network streamer that accepts Ethernet and outputs digital signal over an "I2S" connector to feed the signal to my DAC. So I need a device that does not have a DAC, does not have amplification, etc. Why I2S output you ask? Because that is the best connection for my LAiV Harmony DAC. Unfortunately, that also eliminates a lot of network streamers like Lumin, Cambridge, Blue Sound, etc.
I would really like to have a front display on this streamer, but I may have to go without one. The only options I have found are:
Are there others that I am missing? I know I can build one with RaspberryPI, and I have in the past specifically for Roon, but I am looking for one that has good software for various streaming apps, and is also supported by an audio equipment vendor.
I would really appreciate your help and suggestions!
@prophet9, thank you for the suggestions. I have actually ordered a uDDC, but have not yet received it. I agree, that could be another option. Could I ask which 10MHz external clock generator are you using? |
I apologize for an incomplete post. I have the wonderful Mutec Ref10 Nano and the Mutec MC3+ USB. You can read up reviews here https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/69009-mutec-ref10-nano/#comment-1261410 I also posted a test I ran with Dual LAiV Harmony DACs and Dual μDDCs fed by the clock generator. The issue I found had nothing to do with the Clock as opposed to my belief that manufacturing improvements between units created some ghosting issues. I love the Mutecs. |