BTW, I'm getting exceptional results with a Transporter linked to a Mytek Brooklyn DAC which has a very low jitter (claimed to be 0.82ps compared to internal jitter for Transporter of around 20ps) word clock output. I've used the AES XLR digital output, although I would imagine any of the other digital outputs would give equally good results with the DAC acting as the master clock (this requires a quick adjustment in the audio sub-menu of the player menu in settings of the Logitech Media Server software): I just like XLR connector plugs! The only downside is that you have to tell the DAC which sampling frequency to apply, so you may need to adjust this in-flight if you are listening to a playlist of mixed signals. The adjustment can be made in Windows or Mac OS GUI using supplied Mytek software if you run a USB link from the DAC to your computer.
The Brooklyn is actually rather good value since it incorporates both a discrete 6W headphone amplifier capable of supplying a balanced headphone feed for long cable runs if required (or 2 unbalanced feeds) AND a high quality MC/MM analogue phono preamplifier if you're a vinyl aficionado (or are an old git like me & still have your 1980's LP12!). Obviously if you already have such discrete components or have no requirement for them it's not quite such a good deal. It is pretty future-proof though, with PCM capability up to 32 bit/384kHz and supporting delta-sigma modulated digital streams up to DSD256. It also has MQA decoding capability, although it remains to be seen whether this system will achieve any mainstream support. Just thought I'd chuck this in for information now that unused Transporters are available for under $500, although if you don't live in the States you'll have to factor in International Shipping & (often quite substantial) Import Taxes. There don't appear to be any stocks of Transporters for sale from any other country than the US, unfortunately. Happy listening, Dave :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Golden Earring's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=66646 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=105788 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
