MiniMac-Optocoupler-Naim DAC or MiniMac-Firewire-Weiss DAC202

Posted by: Mattdcb on 28 April 2010

I've been looking at this for a while and can't get the answer to one or two questions.

Will both configurations play 24Bit/192kHz files?

What software do I need on my MiniMac?
Posted on: 28 April 2010 by james n
The mini wont do 192 via its optical toslink port. The Weiss can via Firewire and the INT202 could supply coaxial SPDIF to a Naim nDAC if you didnt like the 202.

James
Posted on: 28 April 2010 by Mattdcb
Ok, thanks. Is the Mini limited to 96kHz through the optical toslink then?

The INT202 and Naim DAC looks a tempting option, that combo would be 2K cheaper than the DAC202.
Posted on: 28 April 2010 by james n
Yep - limited only on the toslink.

On the Weiss front you have the Weiss DAC 2 which is the same price as the nDAC - worth comparing both. The INT202 is a Minerva with a few addtions (remote and nice display) - the Minerva is a DAC2 in a fancy box.

James
Posted on: 29 April 2010 by james n
Yep - quite right Allen. Foruming whilst working Razz
Posted on: 29 April 2010 by DHT
quote:
On the Weiss front you have the Weiss DAC 2 which is the same price as the nDAC - worth comparing both. The INT202 is a Minerva with a few addtions (remote and nice display) - the Minerva is a DAC2 in a fancy box.


James speaking to Keith ( Purite ), the 202 is a completely new dac, new chipset , new configuration new analogue output stage, going around to hear it tomorrow will report!
Posted on: 29 April 2010 by james n
I should really start reading my own posts Red Face

Let us know your thoughts on the 202

James
Posted on: 29 April 2010 by Mattdcb
AH yes please do let us know what you think.
I live in Singpoare, both the Naim DAC and the Weiss DAC202 are not yet available for demo....

Cheers
Posted on: 09 May 2010 by docmark
I've been using the new Weiss DAC202 for a couple of weeks now, as the DAC for my "portable" system, with a MacBook Pro. I use either Amarra or Pure Music with iTunes. The new DAC is wonderful - very detailed, lots of air, rich and warm come to mind. Never did hear the Minerva so can't compare. This is my coffee shop system - my table looks a bit like a recording studio, but I love the sound of good music. I also love the Naim DAC in my system with the HDX. Not sure if I'll ever pop the Weiss into my main system, but it might be fun to compare.
Posted on: 10 May 2010 by paremus
docmark

Any preference between Amarra and PM when used with the DAC 202?
Posted on: 10 May 2010 by docmark
There's less fiddling around with Pure Music. By that I mean that with Amarra, there's a parametric equalizer - sometimes takes some doing to get the sound just right. As well, I like the upsampling feature with Pure Music - up to 192 kHz. Both sound good, though. Not sure if I have a preference just yet.