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Pete, you describe the exact same situation I'm in. But, does the MDA1000 add anything to the stream that's already been processed by the Bryson DAC? Should I be getting just a USB to SPDIF converter like the Berkeley or Audiophilleo? I'm thinking logic and cost here, backed by no technical knowledge!
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cobolla.......You might be misunderstanding what the Bryston BUC-1 does. It is not a DAC. The Bryston BUC-1 is a USB converter. It provides a high resolution, ultra low jitter digital audio signal interface between your computer or music server's USB output and your MDA1000 coaxial input.
A member here (Vintage Pete) owns the McIntosh MCD1000 and MDA1000. He uses the Bryston BUC-1 to play high resolution downloads from his laptop's USB output to the BUC-1, then from the BUC-1 via a digital coaxial cable to the MDA1000. I have had the opportunity to hear his set up and it sounds outstanding.
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Brian basically answered your question - and I'll second his opinion. All you need is the Bryston BUC-1 to convert USB-to-SPDIF to input to the MDA1K, then run XLR or RCA analogue to your pre-amp of choice. The MDA1K is still the best DAC in the McLineup - it would be a SQ downgrade to use any of their new DACs. Become a subscriber and PM Ivan to get a very competitive price on a BUC-1 and thank us later.
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