14-Apr-2021, 10:46
I've used a regular RIAA and a reasonably priced A/D-converter to solve the issue with no analogue inputs. The Cypress DTC-4n sounds fine and outputs 24/48. It would add an additional, but very small, box to your setup though. The price is about $50.
http://en.cypress.com.tw/store/catalog/a...-Converter
Another solution is the Parks Audio Puffin with toslink output. It's well over your budget, USD 640, but it sounds great, can be used with both MC and MM pickups and have a plethora of settings and adjustments if you like tweaking. If you don't want to tinker, just ignore the advanced settings, it sounds great right our of the box. The software is continuously developed and new features added. I can wholeheartedly recommend it, I sold my Gold Note PH-10 with external PSU after buying the Puffin and I have no regrets.
http://parksaudiollc.com/
http://en.cypress.com.tw/store/catalog/a...-Converter
Another solution is the Parks Audio Puffin with toslink output. It's well over your budget, USD 640, but it sounds great, can be used with both MC and MM pickups and have a plethora of settings and adjustments if you like tweaking. If you don't want to tinker, just ignore the advanced settings, it sounds great right our of the box. The software is continuously developed and new features added. I can wholeheartedly recommend it, I sold my Gold Note PH-10 with external PSU after buying the Puffin and I have no regrets.
http://parksaudiollc.com/
Living room: Kii Three/BXT with Control.
Den: Tannoy Precision 8 iDP with TS112 iDP subwoofer.
In the cupboard, waiting for a sibling: 1st gen. Phantom Silver running DOS1
My Phantom Voyage
Den: Tannoy Precision 8 iDP with TS112 iDP subwoofer.
In the cupboard, waiting for a sibling: 1st gen. Phantom Silver running DOS1
My Phantom Voyage
