Fidelio Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 On 5/15/2021 at 11:26 PM, Jetmo said: I absolutely agree that an external DAC improves the sound greatly, versus just outputting form my iMac forgot to ask you, what DAC did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudin Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) You should be using the RCA outputs on your Bluesound Node into the RCA inputs on your FIves. Otherwise you are not getting the final unfold of your MQA files. Since the Fives don't process MQA, sending the digital signal doesn't accomplish what you are trying to do. When the Bluesound finishes processing the MQA files, the result is an analog signal. Therefore, you need to use the RCA connections. Keep in mind that in this instance, you are using the DAC in the Bluesound, and bypassing the DAC in the Fives. When you use the optical or usb connections, you are relying on the DAC built into the Fives. RCA = Analog Optical / USB / HDMI = Digital Edited June 15, 2021 by Boudin edited for clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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