Connect SACD player to EMU 0404?

[BigSurSpoon]

I have a Sony SCD-CE595 SACD player and an EMU 0404 USB. I want to know, is there anyway to directly connect the SACD player to the EMU for stereo SACD output? The EMU does not have stereo RCA analog inputs, which I find quite strange. This is just temporary until I have enough cash saved up to buy an Earmax Pro, but I'd really like to be able to connect the two together, anyway at all. Thanks.

 

[infinitesymphony]

So basically, you just want to use the 0404 USB as a headphone amplifier.

Since it's a studio card, the 0404 is built with balanced connections in mind, so there are no unbalanced-only connectors (ex. analog coaxial). All you'll need are two RCA-to-1/4" adapters, like these:



A slightly more expensive solution is to have someone like Blue Jeans Cable or a fellow Head-Fi user build you two RCA-to-1/4" terminated cables. That way, you wouldn't need the extra adapter connections.

In all cases, you'll be plugging into the Line/Hi-Z/Mic inputs on the front. They accept both XLR and TS/TRS input.

 

[BigSurSpoon]

Much appreciated.