Lynn
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Hi,
What sound card would you recommend to optimally drive a DAC-1? I am currently using a 1212M, but have wondered if an RME would be better, or perhaps a Waveterminal (for the 24/192 output).
Also, should the volume control on the DAC-1 be used, or the mixer volume on the PC? Preliminary testing using a 1212m seem to favor the mixer volume. Using the DAC-1 volume, the sound seems to be a bit more veiled.
Lastly, has anyone else noticed that a 1212m direct to the amp *seems* to have a lot more bass vs. the Dac-1? However, the DAC-1 is substantially clearer/tighter, but is this just a symptom of a loss of bass information? Put another way, both the DAC-1 and the 1212m have flat specs down lower than 20hz, so why is the bass different?
Thanks for your help!
What sound card would you recommend to optimally drive a DAC-1? I am currently using a 1212M, but have wondered if an RME would be better, or perhaps a Waveterminal (for the 24/192 output).
Also, should the volume control on the DAC-1 be used, or the mixer volume on the PC? Preliminary testing using a 1212m seem to favor the mixer volume. Using the DAC-1 volume, the sound seems to be a bit more veiled.
Lastly, has anyone else noticed that a 1212m direct to the amp *seems* to have a lot more bass vs. the Dac-1? However, the DAC-1 is substantially clearer/tighter, but is this just a symptom of a loss of bass information? Put another way, both the DAC-1 and the 1212m have flat specs down lower than 20hz, so why is the bass different?
Thanks for your help!