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In Reply to: RE: Cambridge Audio Azur DacMagic DAC posted by Kody on September 23, 2016 at 12:24:44
Hi !
if you are referring to the one in the link (that i also have) and you go to the end of the page, the reviewer mentions a usb input of questionable quality.
If you are using, as I guess, a pc as source, maybe an usb to spdif converter could be a positive addition.
My feeling is that the quality of these devices (usb to spdif converters) has increased a lot recently, with also cheap units giving a very good performance for the money.
You can buy one for 50-60 USD these days.
There is a thread here below discussing these devices.
I think that the dac you have is quite ok.
You can also try a better mains transformer than the stock one.
Kind regards,
bg
Edits: 09/25/16 09/25/16Follow Ups:
Hi beppe61,Thanks for the heads up. I've looked at the specs from the review that you posted from Stereophile and they are referring to the DAC I just installed. I'm hoping that maybe they tested a defective unit as their review is contradictory to the Ken Rockwell review (excerpt below).
"It's completely immune to even the slightest jitter that other excellent DACs can't remove from USB, as well as often the best performances I've measured for distortion."
My PC is my source and I do think it's worth $60 to buy a USB to S/PDIF converter to test for any differences that might exist between the two.
Thanks again for the head's up and the info. BTW, any recommendations for a mains transformer? Many reviewers have complained about the cheap power chord this unit ships with.
Edits: 09/26/16 09/26/16
Hi !
sorry i see now that you have the Cambridge "DacMagic Plus" model.
I have instead the basic version without Volume control, the one in the Stereophile review. Two different units and i guess yours is the better one being more expensive.
So forget what i said ... sorry again.
I see your unit needs a 12VDC/2A.
Regarding the stock power supply issue i see " Power: 12V wall-wart ".
An alternative could be one of the linear power supply on ebay.com.
Many people state that the best transformers are the R-core type.
They have a nice filtering effect on the mains noise.
But check DC plug size and the polarity to avoid issues.
Good luck !
Kind regards,
bg
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