30-Oct-2015, 11:30
(30-Oct-2015, 10:04)ogs Wrote:(29-Oct-2015, 21:38)nigelb001 Wrote:(29-Oct-2015, 17:05)f1eng Wrote: If you use a phono stage with an optical digital output that could be connected.
I haven't tried such a stage but Project make one
http://www.project-audio.com/main.php?pr...xs&lang=en
From the manual for the above phono stage:
"Connection to the amplifier over S/PDIF
Use optical cable for digital connection to your amplifier. A computer has to be connected with A/D Phono Box S and turned on to activate S/PDIF output."
Seems a but silly to have to connect a computer for the optical output to work. I was thinking to get one of these but that is a deal-breaker for me.
Could this be because the digital section of the box runs off the 5V on the USB bus from the computer?
Hmm, no idea. But if this is the case, what a dumb way of doing it. 'I know let's replace 50p worth of regulator parts with a £600 computer.'
After ditching the idea of this particular phono stage, I use a £12 A/D converter from fleabay with my existing Cambridge 540P with good results.
