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    Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 8:03pm
I hope this question does not reveal too much my being a nitwit, but I was wondering in what ways a DAC would change/enhance the 'sound' that comes from my Pioneer BDP-LX58 Blu-ray/CD player. Or if that is even possible or necessary. Until now, I've been listening with headphones directly from the receiver. I recently acquired a Solo SRGII (with PSU1), which I will connect to my receiver (Pioneer SC-LX78) as well as my CD-player. I hope that someone might be able and willing to provide me with an answer. Thanks :-)
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It will replace the stereo DAC built into your BDP which will be okay but designed to a relatively low budget in an AV device. By connecting the digital output from your BDP to the new DAC's digital input so it does the conversion, connect from its audio/analogue output to your amplifier. You may already be using the AVR's DAC in which case comparing the BDP and AVR audio outputs into your Solo SRG II may show what is possible.
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Thank you for that. I understand the (possible) connections a lot better now. I guess it will ultimately just be a matter of making the choice between different DACs.
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Yes, and now I start wondering what the gain would be of a Majestic over a Bitzie (considering my setup, and listening via Monitor Audio RS6 floorstanding speakers or listening via Beyerdynamic DT880 or Grado SR325e headphones, both 32 Ohm)

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If I've got this right, Jan, you're considering a DAC to take the output from a Blu-ray player . . 

The Bitzie only has a USB input - and it's primarily aimed at taking audio from computers and mobile devices. Your BDP will have digital out from S/PDIF as either coax or optical (or indeed, both). Either connection can go into the Majestic. The fixed output from the Majestic could feed one input on the Solo, with the other coming from your receiver. By cutting out the receiver from your CD path you'll get better quality sound by taking the feed direct from the Majestic DAC . . .
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Yes, that is correct. And thank you for the info

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