Unfortunately, my Sony Blu-Ray player in my home theater system does not have RCA output jacks. I run a cable from my TiVo cable box to my Ayre AX-7e amp for audio (use HDMI for video) BUT cannot connect my Sony BDP-S6500 Blu-Ray player to my Ayre AX-7e amplifier (no DAC). Most new TV's also do not have RCA jacks. My options are:
1) Purchase another DAC that takes the Sony coaxial output to the DAC and then to the AX-7e using balanced connections for the best sound quality from the AX-7e integrated amplifier.
2) Purchase the Hegel H160 integrated amplifier (or another integrated amplifier) since it has a broader set of input connections. The H160 has a variety of connections, varying from classic balanced and unbalanced analog connections, to Home Theatre integration and onwards to various digital inputs. I am not familiar with Hegel products so any comments on the Hegel H160 amp would be appreciated (or Hegel separate DAC).
In summary, I am inclined to keep my Ayre AX-7e integrated amplifier since I like it very much. Assuming I chose this option, what DAC should I purchase? My audio only system has an Ayre QB-9 DSD DAC and I prefer a less expensive DAC that has balanced outputs to take advantage of the AX-7e balanced inputs. A separate DAC gives me the option to update either the amplifier or the DAC.
My Sony Blu-Ray player is used mostly for movie streaming and sees limited use for DVD or CD's. I am undecided on a budget since I need to decide on what my options are.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
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Topic - Comments on Ayre AX-7e + External DAC vs Hegel H160 including DAC - howgeif 11:40:09 06/08/15 (12)
- RE: Comments on Ayre AX-7e + External DAC vs Hegel H160 including DAC - howgeif 10:03:16 06/10/15 (0)
- A cheap solution that works fine.... - AbeCollins 12:40:48 06/08/15 (9)
- RE: A cheap solution that works fine.... - fantja 13:53:47 06/08/15 (8)
- RE: A cheap solution that works fine.... - howgeif 14:02:25 06/08/15 (7)
- RE: A cheap solution that works fine.... - AbeCollins 14:09:32 06/08/15 (6)
- RE: A cheap solution that works fine.... - howgeif 14:36:58 06/08/15 (5)
- RE: A cheap solution that works fine.... - RhythmDevil 03:18:07 06/09/15 (4)
- Quick question - AbeCollins 04:12:33 06/09/15 (3)
- RE: Quick question - RhythmDevil 05:29:36 06/09/15 (2)
- RE: Thank you - AbeCollins 15:59:17 06/10/15 (1)
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- RE: Comments on Ayre AX-7e + External DAC vs Hegel H160 including DAC - jedrider 11:46:55 06/08/15 (0)