(Wifi) 24Bit/192KHz DAC / External Soundcard ?
Hi all,
I am looking for a (wireless, ethernet) soundcard with a 24bit/192KHz DAC, which will fit (in terms of "quality" level) into my existing system:
Amp: Denon pma 1500ae
Speakers: Wharfedale evo 40
Files: From mp3 to Flac etc
I am not looking for Network players such as the Marantz NA7004 or Denon 720AE, because they seem to offer way too much possibilities for me: I just want to press play in Itunes/VLC on my Mac and transfer the music via my home network to this Soundcard/DAC to my Amp. I am also not looking for USB soundcards (such as Audioengine D2 Premium).
The mac will always be connected wirelessly to the network. It is fine for me when this soundcard/dac is connected to the network via an ethernet cable.
I am very curious i you are having good options:) !
I don't think either or them will do 24/192 over wireless though. In fact I'm not sure very much (if anything) does.
thx for your post
Yes you're right: a DAC that will accept a wireless signal.
The Arcam rDac Wireless (Arcam rdac kw) may be an option.....The_Lhc seems to be right that it won't do 24/192 over wireless. The Arcam also seems to need a usb dongle, which i won't prefer
My Macbook has bluetooth...my budget is around £200 - 350. In the world of the (in my opinion ridiculously overpriced) wireless DACs I may have to adjust my wishes 
I think it may be a more fundamental problem than one of budget.
yeah probably
The Musical Fidelity M1-CliC is for instance also limited to 24 bit 96 Khz wirelessly and wired it will do 192 Khz.....which seems to be in the higher segment of the market
I don't think either or them will do 24/192 over wireless though. In fact I'm not sure very much (if anything) does.
Doh missed that in the Original Post and yep I agree as well then, I think you will really struggle to get 24/192 over either wireless or Bluetooth.
Personally I only use a maximum of 24/96 downloads.....because 1. there are more accessable DAC's for this (although I do use USB), 2. I honestly cannot hear any difference, personally, between 96kHz and 192kHz downloads and 3. most 192kHz downlaods are classical or opera, which I dont listen to.
Not much help to the OP I know 
so are you basically looking for a DAC that will accept a wireless signal? If I get this right you want no connection between your Mac and the DAC / Amplifier / Speakers where the music is being sent to?
If I have that right then have you looked at the Arcam rDac Wireless? Also I believe NAD do a wirless DAC the DAC1....not sure if there are any more.
Bluetooth could be another option, if the MAC has Bluetooth capability.
Obviously if you confirm a budget other people may be better placed to help and advise.
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