3 hours ago
Hello, and welcome.
Probably the most relevant points to bear in mind in your situation are:
1: the Expert amplifiers digitise all analog inputs
2: the main DAC is an integral part of the power amp - in particular the ADH architecture - and can't be bypassed if you're using the amp to drive your speakers
If you're planning to use an analogue output from the streamer, this means there will be an "unnecessary" analog-to-digital-to-analog conversion. Depending on your point of view you might be quite happy with that - it should be completely transparent with no effect on sound quality - but nevertheless some people consider it less than ideal.
If you're using a digital output from the streamer, there's nothing to worry about.
I hope that's helpful (and I haven't misunderstood your concerns).
Ian
Probably the most relevant points to bear in mind in your situation are:
1: the Expert amplifiers digitise all analog inputs
2: the main DAC is an integral part of the power amp - in particular the ADH architecture - and can't be bypassed if you're using the amp to drive your speakers
If you're planning to use an analogue output from the streamer, this means there will be an "unnecessary" analog-to-digital-to-analog conversion. Depending on your point of view you might be quite happy with that - it should be completely transparent with no effect on sound quality - but nevertheless some people consider it less than ideal.
If you're using a digital output from the streamer, there's nothing to worry about.
I hope that's helpful (and I haven't misunderstood your concerns).
Ian
Roon (Mac Mini), Wilson Benesch Full Circle, Expert 1000 Pro CI, Kaiser Chiara
Warwickshire, UK
