The SNR may not be an issue with the SB3 when using digital out, but it WILL be an issue with the external DAC. An analog attenuator after the DAC attenuates noise as well as signal, no matter where the DAC is (in the SB or external).
So I think it comes down to audibility of the two methods and convenience. Try using both types of attenuation and see if you can hear any difference in the sound quality. If you can't hear a difference, use which ever is the most convenient. If you can tell the difference use which ever sounds the best. Unless the one that sounds the best is way less convenient to use. Only you can make THAT trade off. John S. -- JohnSwenson ------------------------------------------------------------------------ JohnSwenson's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5974 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44989 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
