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Rochambeaux
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Jan 8, 2017
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So this would not work with powered monitors, i.e. Kanto YU3's, etc?
Jan 8, 2017
g_v_l
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Jan 8, 2017
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RochambeauxThis is a DAC/amp combo intended to work with passive speakers. You could make it work with active speakers by taking the signal from the headphone output but this is less than ideal and a DAC/preamp with line-level outs is what you want. Speaking of Kanto YU3's, it looks like they have digital optical inputs so you don't really need a DAC with them as it is already built in.
Jan 8, 2017
CarlosUnchained
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Jan 9, 2017
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g_v_lIs there something like a DAC/preamp alone? I only saw that as a HP amp with preamp outs, but always secondary feature.
Jan 9, 2017
g_v_l
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Jan 9, 2017
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CarlosUnchainedSure, there are purposely built DACs that don't have a built-in speaker amp but have volume-controlled line-level outputs if that is what you're asking. Optoma DAC80, Emotiva Stealth DC-1, Teac UD-503 , Centrance DACMini CX with variable output mod to name a few but they tend to be pricier. If you have active speakers with volume control you don't really need it on the DAC too so you can use any standalone DAC with fixed line out which is the prevalent kind.
Jan 9, 2017
Rochambeaux
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Jan 12, 2017
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g_v_lYeah but it's DAC is not up to par with dedicated units like this..
Jan 12, 2017
Navarrma
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Jan 13, 2017
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g_v_lIf active speakers appeal to you, buy nothing else until you know what you want. They should provide everything you want until they don't ( which is not as deep as it sounds)
Jan 13, 2017
g_v_l
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Jan 13, 2017
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NavarrmaNot all active speakers have a built-in DAC, so if one needs a DAC it would have to be a separate device.
Jan 13, 2017
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