Ori
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For most common applications that is correct. In the coaxial input there is no serious impedance mismatch to employ a transformer but it helps in the sense that it couples only high frequency components but not DC between the transport and DAC. Transformers can be also designed as part of a tuned RF circuit and have other applications, although that is not the case with the OMZ.
You do find input transformers in pro-audio gear. It's also interesting to note that the Zhaolu D2.0 had a basic "pulse transformer" at the coaxial input.
Originally Posted by dgbiker1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've never seen that before. What does it do to the sound? I usually just think of transformers as changing the voltage<>current relationship. |
For most common applications that is correct. In the coaxial input there is no serious impedance mismatch to employ a transformer but it helps in the sense that it couples only high frequency components but not DC between the transport and DAC. Transformers can be also designed as part of a tuned RF circuit and have other applications, although that is not the case with the OMZ.
You do find input transformers in pro-audio gear. It's also interesting to note that the Zhaolu D2.0 had a basic "pulse transformer" at the coaxial input.