Upgrade Weiss DAC202 or buy INT204
Jan 24, 2014 at 8:01 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 3

kanna

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Hi
 
I used Weiss DAC202 for a while. But it didn't support DSD.
As you know we can upgrade DAC202 to support DSD file (via USB).
 
But Weiss already launch INT204.
So, Which one can provide more better sound between 
     Upgrade DAC202 to support DSD (via USB)
     or
     Buy INT204 and connect to DAC202 via AES/EBU
 
 
I'm still waiting your suggestion, Thank you
 
May 23, 2015 at 11:41 AM Post #2 of 3
I'm using 202 as well, same firewire as yours...DAC202 is already a very very good DAC, it'll take much more money to upgrade to something that can make a slight difference from the 202.
 
But the source is important, the INT204 is actually DDC, it converts DSD to PCM then feeds your DAC202, so it can play DSD files the right way.  My advice if you're using PC for music, INT204 is best, for the same money you won't get the equal difference from another DAC  .Also, DAC202 is used quite often to test Weiss' other products, so no need to worry it'll go good together.
 
ps, get the power too
 
May 24, 2015 at 1:43 AM Post #3 of 3
But the source is important, the INT204 is actually DDC, it converts DSD to PCM then feeds your DAC202, so it can play DSD files the right way
 
     INT204 is very expensive especially in Thailand.
 
     I am looking at Gustard U12 USB interface and it can be used to playback DSD up to DSD128 which is better than INT204
http://www.head-fi.org/t/736294/gustard-u12-usb-interface-8-core-xmos-chip
 
     Another one is Melodious MX U8 http://www.head-fi.org/t/736294/gustard-u12-usb-interface-8-core-xmos-chip.  However the Melodius
need I2S for DSD playback but Weiss DSD202 does not have I2S input.
 

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