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Re: XLR cables in Japan, and DAC

Subject: Re: XLR cables in Japan, and DAC
From: "Steve Pelikan" pelikan45224
Date: Fri Mar 6, 2009 5:51 am ((PST))
If the Fostex has SPDIF in and out (I think they do) couldn't you run the d=
ata back from the Mac to the Fostex and use its DAC?

--- In  "justinasia" <> wrot=
e:
>
> >the inclusion of an optical digital output on my laptop saves me from >n=
eeding a sound card or audio interface,
>
> Hi Greg
> So it sounds like using the optical output would be a big advantage then,=
 over USB. I like to keep as few wires out of my laptop as possible to keep=
 my desk tidy - just one USB to my USB hub is nice, then many machines off =
that. but if that will be worse sound, I can try the optical output. That r=
ules out a lot of the cheaper DACs, many of which have only USB input. ALso=
 not many of the cheaper DACs run at as high as 24bit 96kHz, which I would =
need to take advantage of the Fostex. I was hoping to not have to spend muc=
h more money, but it seems as though I may have to spend at least $200 to g=
et anything that actually has 24bit 96kHz and optical input. If any of you =
have good recommendations I'd love to hear about it.
>
> Justin
>








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