Bl5... FireWire and Mac

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Maab (archived2)
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Posted May 23, 2012 at 14:24 GMT
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For whatever reason I can't find archives on this subject, even thou I remember reading...

What is the best way to connect the beolab 5 to an iMac using FireWire connection, or else? Soundproof talked about a particular soundcard but I have no knowledge about those devices.

Thank you

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uponmysam
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Posted May 23, 2012 at 14:48 GMT
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Hi

I'm using the cambridge DAC Magic Plus

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Maab (archived2)
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Posted May 23, 2012 at 14:55 GMT
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carlito wrote:

Hi

I'm using the cambridge DAC Magic Plus http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/summary.php?PID=872

USB out from the Mac - DAC Magic Plus and Beolab 5 connected with SPDIF cables.

Pro: With the DAC Magic you can use several digital inputs and the SPDIF output to the Beolab 5

Cheers

Carlo

Even thou, it's called DAC, i hope it will not convert to analog before reaching the bl5... I'll look to it.

Thank you for the input!
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Maab (archived2)
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Posted May 23, 2012 at 16:25 GMT
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carlito wrote:

Hi

I'm using the cambridge DAC Magic Plus http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/summary.php?PID=872

USB out from the Mac - DAC Magic Plus and Beolab 5 connected with SPDIF cables.

Pro: With the DAC Magic you can use several digital inputs and the SPDIF output to the Beolab 5

Cheers

Carlo

Well, it looks like its the perfect device, actually. Thanks again.
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uponmysam
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Posted May 24, 2012 at 07:46 GMT
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No, digital to the Beolab 5!

I'm using the analog out for the Beoport which is feeding my Masterlink Network. If you are using only an iMac and a pair of Beolab 5, you can also buy a cheaper Toslink to SPDIF converter.

The DACMagic is a great digital Hub - also Headphone output is pleasure with my AKG 701

 

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uponmysam
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Posted May 24, 2012 at 07:46 GMT
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No, digital to the Beolab 5!

I'm using the analog out for the Beoport which is feeding my Masterlink Network. If you are using only an iMac and a pair of Beolab 5, you can also buy a cheaper Toslink to SPDIF converter.

The DACMagic is a great digital Hub - also Headphone output is pleasure with my AKG 701

 

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Sting (archived2)
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Posted June 29, 2012 at 05:46 GMT
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Im only worried the Dacmagic will mess with the signal since it always upsamples?

Rgds Tom

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Maab (archived2)
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Posted June 29, 2012 at 13:06 GMT
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That's the reason why I did not buy the dac magic. 

 

Instead I got a TCImpact Twin. But I have yet to finalize the installation thou.

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Beology (archived2)
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Posted June 30, 2012 at 11:19 GMT
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Hi,

 

The archived link is here:

/forum/general-discussion-and-questions/bampo-ir-and-raspberry-pi#post-2138770

 

Regards,

 

JR

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Maab (archived2)
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Posted June 30, 2012 at 14:24 GMT
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Thanks for the link.

Actually, those posts are the reason why I bought a TC impact. But I'm still struggling to understand how to properly setup the device... Too many options that I do not know much about...

Edit: by the way, bayerische is very kind and he is helping me by providing with information. 

 

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