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Originally Posted by sid325
Resurrecting an old thread, but I have a similar question using the DAC on my mcd1100. I know the recommendation is for coaxial, but looking at my manual for the 1100 is lists.
Digital input sample rate:
Coaxial 16, 24-bit/32-96khz
Optical 16, 24-bit/32-192khz
So the optical offers a higher resolution, technically? But, coaxial would still be the recommended connection? I’m looking to run a media streamer through the DAC on my 1100 then to my pre.
Thank you,
Jacob
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Jacob.......The McIntosh D1100 manual says this: Digital Input Sample Rate Coaxial, Optical and AES/EBU: 44.1kHz to 192kHz, 24-Bit.
There is no reason to use optical if you have available coaxial or AES/EBU inputs. Typically an optical signal will have a higher jitter rate than the coaxial inputs. Remember, the AES/EBU input is a coaxial input in a balanced configuration. Both the coaxial and the AES/EBU inputs should deliver a cleaner signal.
If you plan to listen to DSD files through the D1100 you will need to also have a USB connection between a compatible transport and your DAC. You can have coaxial and a USB cables connected simultaneously from the transport to the D1100.
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