This would be easy to do with Roon and a Rasberry Pi end point. :)
Driving 2 DACs with 1 source
Hi All,
I'm looking for some advice if you have had some similar experiences.
Using 1 AEB digital source how do you connect 2 DACs simultaneously ?
Do you think this would work without creating its own issues? passive splitter or maybe this Y-splitter. They seem pretty inexpensive and are in a photography store. Has anyone tried these?
Source is: Berkeley Alpha USB
DACs are: Berkeley Alpha DAC and Tidal Camira
Don't recall the model or brand of cables but they are high quality.
What do you think?
- Jed
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@lanx0003 I have not noticed any sound quality difference between the Alpha USB's coax and AEB, this is simply a matter of conveniently switching between to 2 dacs. To connect 2 devices, one coax and one AEB, to the Alpha USB is a good solution if the DDC is easily accessible and you are willing to reach and toggle that tiny switch on the BACK of the unit. I have used this configuration in the past. But it is a pita since i need a ladder or chair to stand on to reach it. (I know, why not just move it closer but then the cables won't reach and a new can of worms gets opened.) @erik_squires Trying to follow the KISS principle.
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@lanx0003 Thank you... you are correct and got me to rethink. The DDC does not need a remote if all the outputs are driven simultaneously. This is in contrast to the Berkeley where only one output is active. @jjss49 Think i'll buy a Denafrips and then sell the Berkeley. This will solve the issue with 1 source and 2. |
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