Tidal w chrome cast
EndersShadow
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Hey everyone!
I’m wanting to get some opinions on my current office setup and suggestions for an inexpensive DAC.
Right now my setup is this:
IPad running Tidal —> Apple Camera Connector —> iFi purifier —> iFi Zen DAC —> Parasound zpre 2 —> PreSonus 8” sub —> PreSonus zeros 3.5
For cables I’m running:
1. Wireworld Ultraviolet USB-B (Camera connector —> iPurifier)
2. Wireworld Solstic 8 RCA (Zen —> zpre)
3. MIT EXP2 (zpre —> Presonus sub)
4. Audioquest Component cable (Sub —> speakers)
So while this setup works just fine, and I’ve got no complaints in sound, it’s a decent amount of cables on my desk and I’m wondering if I can consolidate it down and eliminate the hardwire connection from my iPad in favor of wireless without spending a ton.
I’ve got a Chromecast Audio which I believe I can cast Tidal to from my iPad but the zpre doesn’t have an optical input nor does the Zen.
I’m curious if anyone has experience running a Tidal through the Chromecasts stock DAC and/or what a good INEXPENSIVE used dac with optical, USB, and maybe coaxial (so Ive got all the connection options) might be.
Thinking under say 125 only because I have a working setup already so I don’t want to spend a ton more. Prefer something small (I.e. not 17” wide) but can’t be too picky.
Appreciate your thoughts.
Couple quick notes:
1. I’m trying to shore up the backend up to the zpre as eventually I will be getting better speakers in the office.
2. I’m fine adding in some sort of optical to usb adapter of good quality so I can keep using the Zen
3. I’m aware of the WiiM stuff (Pro, Pro Plus, Ultra) as I bought a WiiM Pro Plus for my downstairs setup and it’s an option but looking to see what else might be out there
I’m wanting to get some opinions on my current office setup and suggestions for an inexpensive DAC.
Right now my setup is this:
IPad running Tidal —> Apple Camera Connector —> iFi purifier —> iFi Zen DAC —> Parasound zpre 2 —> PreSonus 8” sub —> PreSonus zeros 3.5
For cables I’m running:
1. Wireworld Ultraviolet USB-B (Camera connector —> iPurifier)
2. Wireworld Solstic 8 RCA (Zen —> zpre)
3. MIT EXP2 (zpre —> Presonus sub)
4. Audioquest Component cable (Sub —> speakers)
So while this setup works just fine, and I’ve got no complaints in sound, it’s a decent amount of cables on my desk and I’m wondering if I can consolidate it down and eliminate the hardwire connection from my iPad in favor of wireless without spending a ton.
I’ve got a Chromecast Audio which I believe I can cast Tidal to from my iPad but the zpre doesn’t have an optical input nor does the Zen.
I’m curious if anyone has experience running a Tidal through the Chromecasts stock DAC and/or what a good INEXPENSIVE used dac with optical, USB, and maybe coaxial (so Ive got all the connection options) might be.
Thinking under say 125 only because I have a working setup already so I don’t want to spend a ton more. Prefer something small (I.e. not 17” wide) but can’t be too picky.
Appreciate your thoughts.
Couple quick notes:
1. I’m trying to shore up the backend up to the zpre as eventually I will be getting better speakers in the office.
2. I’m fine adding in some sort of optical to usb adapter of good quality so I can keep using the Zen
3. I’m aware of the WiiM stuff (Pro, Pro Plus, Ultra) as I bought a WiiM Pro Plus for my downstairs setup and it’s an option but looking to see what else might be out there
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@EndersShadow it appears Dan, that not a single person has the experience you're looking for. I wish I could help!
By the way, don't see enough of you man!!Set up:
Marantz AV8802A - Sources: BRP Panasonic 9000/CDP Emotiva ERC 3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-6, XPA-2 x 2 - Speakers: Focal/PolkAudio, Mains/2ch - Kanta No2, C - LSiM706, SS - LSiM702, WS - RTiA9, RS - RTiA9, FH - RTiA3 - Subs: Epik Empires x 2
Cables: AQ McKenzie XLR's from CDP to AVP to amp for 2ch, Emotiva XLR's for the rest - Douglasconnection: Furutech Alpha 36 12g speaker wire for 2ch, Furez 10g speaker wire for the rest - AQ Forest48 HDMI for the display, AQ Carbon48 HDMI from BRP to AVP - VR3 filtered power cables for CDP, BRP and AVP, Emotiva power cables for the amps - AudioQuest 505 power conditioner.
EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
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