mrs1986
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im sure it will be a fine DAC just be aware of the ground loop issue introducing noise into the signal since the LD has a transformer built into the chassis grounded to the wall which was fully present in my USB DAC or soundcard or anything out of my desktop. I have the LD with upgraded tubes and upgraded op amp. It pairs extremely well, tames the highs and gives texture to the sometimes unnatural decay and clarity that the 400i have at times. I dont think you will find alot of users here that have everything stock on the LD since the first thing they do is tube rolling and op amp rolling. Your options for the ground loop noise which i can almost guarantee will be present as as follows:
Humx eliminator (expensive and may not work)
Cheap RCA ground loop isolators (Alters Sound)
3 prong to 2 prong cheater plug (dangerous)
or do what i did with an isolation transformer with a $20 transformer from digikey and some spare parts for the housing and plugs. That way you can ensure clean constant power to your LD and get rid of any noise that may be present.
Wow, super fast response!
I'm sorry, but what is the ground loop issue? It will happen If I pair it with my AK Jr?? It won't happen if I use a desktop DAC?
I'm not an electronic guy, I just code so I have no idea how to do what you suggest me to do... :/