[sejarzo]

That Outlaw came to mind at first, but I knew it was over his budget.

Seems odd that it has only USB and not coax/toslink digital inputs though--do you have any idea why?

Does it look as good in the flesh as the pics do, tru?

 

[tru blu]

I think it's gorgeous, but y'know, I'm kinda biased. The sound is what I'm most impressed with, though. The "RR" stands for "retro receiver," which from what I understand was Outlaw's way of keeping the whole thing analog/two-channel. I don't think there's a DAC in the thing.

 

[sejarzo]

Ummm......if there is no DAC in the thing, exactly how does it take digital data from the computer and convert it to an analog signal?????

 

[tru blu]

Umm, I'm an idiot. As I wrote that I was, like, "I'm about to step in something."
The USB section of the receiver functions as sort of sound card for your PC (bypassing the onboard sound card entirely), so of course there's a DAC. Whoops!!

 

[tru blu]

I should add, though, that the RR 2150 inspired me to spend even more money. I went out and got a turntable shortly after I got it. Hadn't owned a deck in 20 years.

 

[jung]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jung /img/forum/go_quote.gif Which under $500 receiver or int amp has USB audio input? Thanks.

JVC RX-D205S

Anything else like the JVC but does not use fan cooling?

http://Stereo.50webs.com/

 

[JimLG]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tru blu /img/forum/go_quote.gif Umm, I'm an idiot. As I wrote that I was, like, "I'm about to step in something." The USB section of the receiver functions as sort of sound card for your PC (bypassing the onboard sound card entirely), so of course there's a DAC. Whoops!!

Beyond PCs, are there any other sources that would work with an integrated amp with a USB port like the KingRex T20U? Specifically, I'm wondering if a DVD player with USB-out could function like a CD transport by connecting to the KingRex T20U with an USB cable and use its DAC.

JimLG