Source for NAD 3020

[kingfisher]

I am building my first stereo system. I have NAD 3020 integrated amp. As of now my sources are cowon S2 player, TV, and laptop. I am planning to use 3.5 mm jack to RCA cable to connect my source to NAD. What are the other possible sources? my budget its 10 to 15K. I don't have CDs.

 

[reachkalyan.kr]

I am building my first stereo system. I have NAD 3020 integrated amp. As of now my sources are cowon S2 player, TV, and laptop. I am planning to use 3.5 mm jack to RCA cable to connect my source to NAD. What are the other possible sources? my budget its 10 to 15K. I don't have CDs.

U can look for streamer Dlna renderer - eg: Allo/ Rpi based/ Media player based/ bluetooth streamer

 

[MaSh]

I am building my first stereo system. I have NAD 3020 integrated amp. As of now my sources are cowon S2 player, TV, and laptop. I am planning to use 3.5 mm jack to RCA cable to connect my source to NAD. What are the other possible sources? my budget its 10 to 15K. I don't have CDs.

None of your sources have a digital out? Laptop could be used with a USB dac which should sound better than its built in sound card. Also, do not use Headphone out on any of the sources.

MaSh

 

[cooltoad]

For laptop, I have a SMSL Sanskrit Dac with usb, optical for your laptop, it also has coaxial.

 

[Ramanuj]

Look for a Yamaha WXAD 10 and stream.

 

[kingfisher]

None of your sources have a digital out? Laptop could be used with a USB dac which should sound better than its built in sound card.

I have Panasonic BluRay Player DMP-BDT220 which has digital output. Can I use this as source?
Is this good USB DAC ?

Also, do not use Headphone out on any of the sources.

MaSh

ok. Thanks.

 

[kingfisher]

For laptop, I have a SMSL Sanskrit Dac with usb, optical for your laptop, it also has coaxial.

Thanks. But it is not available in amazon now.

 

[MaSh]

I have Panasonic BluRay Player DMP-BDT220 which has digital output. Can I use this as source?
Is this good USB DAC ?


ok. Thanks.

What can it play apart from DVDs? Can you plug in a USB drive or stream via it?

Creative is a renowned brand and I guess it should sound good with the computer.

MaSh

 

[cooltoad]

Thanks. But it is not available in amazon now.

I have it with me, also have a creative xfi external sound card

 

[kingfisher]

What can it play apart from DVDs? Can you plug in a USB drive or stream via it?

Yes it has USB input. It also has built in WiFi so I think I can stream. there any cheap DAC which accepts optical and USB inputs? I checked SMSL Sanskrit but its too costly (24 K) .

 

[kingfisher]

Finally I got Modi 2 Uber DAC. Thanks to @MaSh and others for the suggestions. I am planning to use this till I get an urge to update!

 

[cooltoad]

Finally I got Modi 2 Uber DAC. Thanks to @MaSh and others for the suggestions. I am planning to use this till I get an urge to update!

Enjoy the setup KF, finally...