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    Connecting DX5 to QX5

    I am new to the stand alone DAC game. I just bought a QX5 and I have a DX5. The first thing I want to do is use my DX5 CD player to feed the QX5. I bought a high quality USB cable a yr back that never used can I use this to connect them, are there better options? Please advise thx
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    Re: Connecting DX5 to QX5

    Quote Originally Posted by Solecky View Post
    I am new to the stand alone DAC game. I just bought a QX5 and I have a DX5. The first thing I want to do is use my DX5 CD player to feed the QX5. I bought a high quality USB cable a yr back that never used can I use this to connect them, are there better options? Please advise thx
    Hi Solecky, I would try AES/EBU, that should be your best option.


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    Re: Connecting DX5 to QX5

    Thx
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