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Hi, I have a question about this DAC, about the output. The specs states that it has 1 variable output and 1 fixed output - what is the difference? I need to know if I can connect my headphone amp to one of the outputs and my speaker amp to the other output - so I don't have to change all the time?
Thanks
You could but you could also connect your speaker amp to the fixed output and run your HP amp off your speaker amp's "tape out" That way you'd eliminate one volume control.
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The eliminated volume control being on the Beresford or? Sorry if the question is stupid, but I want to understand this.
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Hi, I have a question about this DAC, about the output. The specs states that it has 1 variable output and 1 fixed output - what is the difference? I need to know if I can connect my headphone amp to one of the outputs and my speaker amp to the other output - so I don't have to change all the time?
Thanks
the variable output's volume is controlled by the headphone amp, so the signal runs through the amp. You can use it like a pre-amp. the fixed output has not volume control.
Hi, I have a question about this DAC, about the output. The specs states that it has 1 variable output and 1 fixed output - what is the difference? I need to know if I can connect my headphone amp to one of the outputs and my speaker amp to the other output - so I don't have to change all the time?
Thanks
the fixed output means that the volume is the same, all the time
the variable output means that its volume is controlled by the knob at the front
for your headphone amp and speaker amp, you'd want them both to be using fixed outputs, as they have their own volume controls - that is unless your speaker amp is a power amp (without volume control) in which you could use the variable outs
as suggested above, if either of your headphone amp/speaker amp has a tape out, or loop out etc. you could connect that amp to the fixed output, and then the other amp to the tape/loop out
Originally Posted by Kane-DK
The eliminated volume control being on the Beresford or? Sorry if the question is stupid, but I want to understand this.
yes, you would bypass the volume control on the DAC
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the variable output's volume is controlled by the headphone amp, so the signal runs through the amp. You can use it like a pre-amp. the fixed output has not volume control.
Originally Posted by d-cee
the fixed output means that the volume is the same, all the time
the variable output means that its volume is controlled by the knob at the front
for your headphone amp and speaker amp, you'd want them both to be using fixed outputs, as they have their own volume controls - that is unless your speaker amp is a power amp (without volume control) in which you could use the variable outs
as suggested above, if either of your headphone amp/speaker amp has a tape out, or loop out etc. you could connect that amp to the fixed output, and then the other amp to the tape/loop out
yes, you would bypass the volume control on the DAC
Thank you for your replys. I now feel a little more "In the Know"
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The eliminated volume control being on the Beresford or? Sorry if the question is stupid, but I want to understand this.
Yes. The tape out on your (integrated) amp should provide a cleaner signal than if you use the DAC's variable out. Another option would be to run your HP amp off your integrated's pre-out. The advantage is that you can control the volume through your integrated's remote(if it has one). You could also use your integrated's tone controls if need be.
The disadvantage is that the signal would be somewhat "polluted" by the integrated's pre stage.
PS - Your question is not stupid
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Yes. The tape out on your (integrated) amp should provide a cleaner signal than if you use the DAC's variable out. Another option would be to run your HP amp off your integrated's pre-out. The advantage is that you can control the volume through your integrated's remote(if it has one). You could also use your integrated's tone controls if need be.
The disadvantage is that the signal would be somewhat "polluted" by the integrated's pre stage.
PS - Your question is not stupid
Hi, thanks for the reply. I have different options now, so I quess I just have to try the different setups and listen which one I like the best.
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ahahaha, that's hilarious
-edit- on my rig currently, there's a clear difference between the 7510 and my X-Fi, in the Beresford's favor. This hasn't been modded yet (going under the iron soon today). I'm reserving judgement for now, but I just had to chime in and say it's certainly better than any of the sound cards in my house.
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