Ian M
pfm Member
Fraid so old bean, you can convert XLR to phono but lose the advantage as you suspected so not much point.
Would that be the same for 2 x XLR to 4 pin Din?
Fraid so old bean, you can convert XLR to phono but lose the advantage as you suspected so not much point.
If 4 din is not a balanced connection then I would think so although John's previous reply suggests that if you are going from 4 pin din to XLR for amplification there could be some benefit. Probably worth investigating.
What are you thinking of doing?
Then as far as I can tell, you wouldn't benefit from changing from what you have now.
Thanks for confirming this. I wonder what I'm missing out on sonically?Fraid so old bean, you can convert XLR to phono but lose the advantage as you suspected so not much point.
Thought that would be the case, I'm happy as it is anyway. Ta.
For those looking for a small DAC is XLR output important?
The little Dacs based on our XMOS development board will work just as well even though they are only single-end as this is how your MDAC is currently connected
John,
Are you planning a product around this design?
I think it is a good idea to do a mini DAC based around the development board. One of each inputs and RCA out is normal for a mini DAC.
If I had one I would use it together with a RPI or one of the other SOC. Guess there is no issues recognizing the DAC while using USB.
I guess that the RCA only design also keep cost down which is important for the sucess of a mini DAC.
Those that needs/wants XLR would probably not buy it in the first place.
For me, yes
A Lakewest PiHat would be nice!
Are you planning a product around this design?
I think it is a good idea to do a mini DAC based around the development board. One of each inputs and RCA out is normal for a mini DAC.
If I had one I would use it together with a RPI or one of the other SOC. Guess there is no issues recognizing the DAC while using USB.
A Lakewest PiHat with balanced output would be even nicer
Eddie