vmartell

Bump and Further questions 1) The Fast Track seems to have now way to specify who is the spdif master clock - does this get handled "automagically"? 2) I your opinion, is the Sony 192/24 DAC -> Line Out -> Fast Track Input -> Fast Track Balanced Outputs path superior to ripping the redbook layer on the SACD? Thnx!

My first post here. I am in the process of switching to a computer based setup. I have a Sony DVP-NS975V for SACD playback. I am using an M-Audio Fast Track Pro as a DAC and headphone amplifier. My dilemma is the following one: 1) The Sony has an SPDIF output that won't spit out SACD output, only CD output. If I want to to listen to the SACD layer, I would have to use the line outs. That said, according the specs, the machine has a 192/24 DAC. 2) The M-Audio is capable of operating at 96/24 with NO inputs activated. Using either its spdif or line inputs would bump me down to 48/24 or 48/16. 3) So I am trying to decide whether it's worth it to connect the player's line outs to the M-Audio, downsampling my whole system to 48/24 or well, just not mess with it and use my computer's CD player for listening to the redbook layer of those SACD and keeping my system running at 96/24. Thanks in advance for your opinions. V