NuForce WDC200 Wireless DAC
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The price has dropped significantly on the NuForce WDC200 Wireless DAC recently since it was discontinued ($800 -> $200) , so I thought I'd give it a try as possibly something to replace my Squeezebox Touch. Not only does the WDC200 add wireless connectivity to phones and wifi audio from a PC or server that supports 24/96 playback, but it also has an optical input allowing it to switch and process a separate digital source.
The few reviews on-line say the unit sounds as good as advertised, so I hope that's the case!
The few reviews on-line say the unit sounds as good as advertised, so I hope that's the case!
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For some reason I can't help but thinking that when going wireless, you're making some sort of sacrifice in terms of the audio performance. Even if this is completely illogical, I still feel like this for some reason.
Maybe it's just a symptom of the negative reputation that BT has.
Also, I suppose it has a lot to do with the way you listen, but for me I would rather spend more on a traditional DAC versus one with the "feature" of being wireless.
Anyway, just some random thoughts. Looking forward to your review of it!
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I hope it’s worth a try!
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Thanks Brock for sharing your experience. Like I said, it's just a weird irrational fear/feeling that I have.
I hope you have a great experience with your new device, but I've never controlled my Squeezebox Touch by touch. Always from my phone or tablet.
Streaming via WiFi and Bluetooth are very different. I only stream via BT out of convenience to my headphones while running or in my car.
I used to control mine with my iPhone 6, but it says the app isn’t supported anymore, so I gave up.
U just have to pay for iPeng or another app like that. Like 5 bucks...
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Well now it’s 9 bucks, but sill well worth it imho...
Denon AVR-X4200w; Peachtree Audio NovaPre; B&K TX4430; Bryson BPD-1; Mains: Dynaudio Emit 10; Center - Polk cs400i; Heights, Center Surround - Klipsch KHC - 6 In-Ceiling; Surrounds - Monoprice in-ceiling; Sub - HSU VTF-2 MK5; LG UP870 4K BDP; NVidia ShieldTV
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I do wish it didn't have it's own volume control as I do like my preamp but i'll figure it out.
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I have heard good things about Chromecast Audio. I remember almost picking one up a year or so ago but passed for the time being. I may go that route after all although this piece is still interesting.
"Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
" I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
"Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
"Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
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An interesting note that the digital volume control only works with the SPDIF input, not the wifi audio, which works fine for me as I was planning on not using it beyond SQ testing.