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In Reply to: RE: $30 is not a deal breaker... posted by BS64 on December 22, 2020 at 06:57:38
" So once we (or she when I'm not around) get settled in on the couch and start watching a show or movie, which remote should we keep close by? The NAD or the Topping?"Of course you can set the Topping to Fixed output mode or crank the Volume up 100%. Then use the NAD remote that your wife is accustomed to. I like the Topping because the display gives you a good indication that it is working including the Sample Rate it is receiving on its input. If this is more of a distraction, you can cover the display and the unit itself is compact enough to tuck behind your amp out of view completely.... assuming you have some amount of space behind the amp.... or just let it hang back there ;-)
If you want something really small and inexpensive, there are several sub $30 class tiny DACs on Amazon. I had one hanging behind my entry-level Marantz integrated that we used in the family room. This was mainly to provide better audio for the flat screen LCD TV. The Marantz was driving a pair of bookshelf Tannoy speakers. See the Amazon link below.
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It just isn't necessary if you use it in DAC mode. It becomes a passive device as far as the user is concerned.
... I have an E-30 and don't use the remote either. The unit is set to fixed volume out and I have no need to switch the E-30's inputs. The unit is an excellent buy for the money.
Switching between USB Mode and Coax Mode and Optical Mode.... TV - USB Rpi and Coax Rpi -- Also Power off....
I bought a Fiio mini player for use in the garage and occasional cheap headphone use 4 years ago. It decodes FLAC, has great battery life, and is built quite well. If memory serves me it was around $200 at Frys. Very pleased with that purchase.
I would have gone with the Fiio DAC if Amazon had it available for immediate shipping as we need it for Christmas movies and football this holiday weekend. But unfortunately it's not available until next week.
I do appreciate the suggestions! Happy holidays to you and yours :-)
I bought this in Aug. 20 as a cheapo dac with a remote.
It did the job when my other Dac took a s**t.
The remote works but not well.
Only has optical/coax input.
Coming my way soon for the small system will be Topping E30.
Cheers,
W
Thanks, Wheezer! The Prozor was available for immediate shipment, arriving tomorrow. I was hoping to have one in place for Christmas movies and football this weekend. Mission accomplished! Well, I guess I shouldn't count that chicken until it has hatched. I will keep you posted. Happy holidays to you and yours :-)
on the temporary solution.
Sorry to hear replacing the cable only lasted for awhile.
Cheers!
Jonesy
"I know just enough to get into trouble. But not enough to get out of it."
It was okay for a couple of weeks after swapping out that bad cable. Really strange. And the symptoms are not totally repeatable. I tried it this afternoon and as soon as it powered up there was no sound. No crackling, no audio, nothing.
I can't help but wonder if it has something to do with the incoming power to the input pcb. Without a schematic I doubt I will be able to narrow it down. But the sockets for the ribbon cables do have labels on the pcb for each pin. Maybe I can get my dvm leads in there and figure something out.
Thanks, you as well.
A note on the remote: it's volume - up/down function is incremental so keep tapping the volume buttons until desired volume is reached.
Thanks for the heads up. Ideally, I will set it to max volume and use the receiver's VC. Question is, will it remain at that level when it is powered down and back up again?
Yes, it will remain at the previously set level.
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