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I am using two old 2014 MacMinis for running the core, with optical to the Phantoms (in one room) and optical to Expert 1000 Pro (in the other room). The Mini also runs Dirac DRC.
Unfortunately, more recent MacMinis don't have an optical output anymore. I like optical because it allows hirez and isolates from galvanic noise.
Can you recommend any small computer that is powerful enough for DRC and has an optical out?
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Stream directly to the Expert by connecting it to Ethernet. No need for optical, no need for a second computer too.
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(20-Apr-2023, 17:03)Mohmm Wrote: I am using two old 2014 MacMinis for running the core, with optical to the Phantoms (in one room) and optical to Expert 1000 Pro (in the other room). The Mini also runs Dirac DRC.
Unfortunately, more recent MacMinis don't have an optical output anymore. I like optical because it allows hirez and isolates from galvanic noise.
Can you recommend any small computer that is powerful enough for DRC and has an optical out?
Try Roon. Install Roon server on any computer, and Roon client on your mobile (iPhone), connect Devialet on the same router, and stream on Devialet since Devialet is Roon Ready and it works great. $15/month
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if the PC does at least have an electrical SPDIF out I can recommend the ifi SPDIF Purifier 2. It can convert from electrical to optical (and vice versa) and can also improve the signal quality with a good PS. Costs around 200€/$
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(16-Jul-2023, 20:43)jp_vasquez Wrote: Stream directly to the Expert by connecting it to Ethernet. No need for optical, no need for a second computer too.
Can I ask how does it work ?
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You can still use a Mac Mini or any other PC and get a good USB DDC like the Singxer SU-6 or the Holo Audio Red. They connect to your Mac/PC and appear as a USB audio device. It should work with new Windows, Linux and Mac OS built-in drivers for USB 2.0 sound devices.
The Singxer has many digital outputs including a Toslink optical one (it does sound good). I personally use a Singxer with the AES output. I've also tried optical which sounds good, but in my setup I take pains to avoid ground loops and AES has a bit more resolution.
The Singxer SU-6 and Holo Audio Red are some of the best DDCs now, but if budget is limited, there are also cheaper DDCs like the Singxer SU-2 and others.
Devialet 1000 Pro CI - AQ Diamond AES
PC - ifi iDefender+ - FIBBR Alpha Optical USB + "Studer 900" LPS - Singxer SU-6
PSB Imagine T3 - AQ William Tell Zero / Tornado / DBS Level-X - PliXir Balanced AC
