External DAC with Bluesound NODE(N130)

Keith

• February 16, 2023 14:58

I would like to try an external DAC to be used in conjunction with my Bluesound NODE(N130) and it (DAC) needs to be one that has a small footprint and possibly one that does not need a driver.Thanks.

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  Seppi Evans

  Hi-Res

  • February 16, 2023 15:32
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  Hi Keith, DACs are very much a users choice and it’s really down to you if you like the sound they produce or improve over using the internal DAC.

  Have a look at Topping DACs as they are quite small but they do need a power supply. You only need a driver when connecting a computer to a DAC so nothing to worry about there.

  If you are playing back MQA material or would like to do so in the future then ensure it’s MQA enabled.
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  Keith

  • February 16, 2023 15:29

  Thanks for the fast reply! So you are saying I don't need a driver if I am going from the NODE via co-ax to the DAC,that I don't need a driver,all Plug n Play?Thanks,Keith

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  Seppi Evans

  Hi-Res

  • February 16, 2023 15:34

  Correct, just a coaxial lead is all that’s required. 
  
  

  The drivers are for PCs / Mac’s that don’t recognise the external DAC and use USB as a connection. If the PC / Mac used coaxial then no driver would be needed.

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  Keith

  • February 20, 2023 19:37
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  Thanks ......I may be interested in MQA material. Keith

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