Does Marantz UD7007 function as a DAC for my Windows computer via USA as the Oppo 105 does? And if so, how's DAC quality?
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Thanks for your question. This wonderful sounding player is not configured to serve as a USB DAC, it is just a universal disc player. This is a fantastic sounding player. World Wide Stereo is 35 years old and a very proud Marantz dealer.
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No, the Marantz does not have a USB digital input that can be used like the Oppo. The USB input accepts idevices and USB thumb drives. The only way to connect your computer to this is via ethernet.
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I haven't used it as a connection to a Dac. Sorry. But my guess it will hold up.
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Yes it has a DAC because it has a headphone output jack. I assume the quality of the DAC is the same as the ADC used to digitize the audio to begin with. However, I have not used the phone jack.
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I asked Sonos support a somewhat similar question regarding using their DAC. If you don't care for the DAC in the Connect, you can always use the digital optical out on it (this bypasses its own internal DAC) and send it to whatever DAC you'd like for the conversion. Basically, as long as you aren't using any analog connection out, it stays digital and you can do whatever you'd like with it.
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It already has a good DAC. Whether a better DAC would improve sound really depends on the rest of your system. If you have high end stuff, you might be able to hear a difference. It also has a line-out so you can skip the internal headphone amp. However, I think it sounds fine as is. I would not pair it with other portable dacs/amps as the whole reason for buying it was to have a single, very good sounding unit.
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I notice a reduction in noise, but no discernable difference in sound quality. I use it as a DAC from my Windows pc with great results for music listening. And I use it with my Note 3 via a OTG adapter and usb and get dramatically reduced noise to headphones and external speakers.
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The iPOD connection is the same for those models and they fit the DAC. The music is so much clearer when you convert from digital.Enjoy!
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I am using a 250ohm DT770Pro right now using only onboard audio from my desktop and the sound is incredible. I can not vouch for its effectiveness with mobile devices or sources with lower power than my desktop.
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Absolutely that sounds great. I'm only a novice audiophile but I do my homework and decided not to fight the digital music era and just make the best of it by getting flac files and a tube amp to hookup the dac.
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Why not come out of the pc with the dac? Sounds like you're still using the pc dac to convert the signal. Garbage in, garbage out.
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All digital devices (iPods, iPhones, MP3 players, etc.) have to have a DAC -- otherwise you couldn't hear the music. But there are Chevrolets and Cadillacs and Ferraris among them. And the quality of the DAC obviously will determine the quality of the sound you hear. On the Sangean the internet feed will not sound as good as the actual FM signal. But on the other hand, on the Magnum Dynalab MD807 internet tuner (Google it!) which I prefer to listen to, the sound is as good or even better than the actual FM signal. Why? Because of the high-quality DAC and its tube output. As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for! All digital devices (iPods, iPhones, MP3 players, etc.) have to have a DAC -- otherwise you couldn't hear the music. But there are Chevrolets and Cadillacs and Ferraris among them. And the quality of the DAC obviously will determine the quality of the sound you hear. On the Sangean the internet feed will not sound as good as the actual FM signal. But on the other hand, on the Magnum Dynalab MD807 internet tuner (Google it!) which I prefer to listen to, the sound is as good or even better than the actual FM signal. Why? Because of the high-quality DAC and its tube output. As the old saying... » Read More All digital devices (iPods, iPhones, MP3 players, etc.) have to have a DAC -- otherwise you couldn't hear the music. But there are Chevrolets and Cadillacs and Ferraris among them. And the quality of the DAC obviously will determine the quality of the sound you hear. On the Sangean the internet feed will not sound as good as the actual FM signal. But on the other hand, on the Magnum Dynalab MD807 internet tuner (Google it!) which I prefer to listen to, the sound is as good or even better than the actual FM signal. Why? Because of the high-quality DAC and its tube output. As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for! « Show Less
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Thank you for your inquiry and great question.. The NAD 1050 and 3020 are both great units and both sell for $499. The NAD 1050 is designed from the ground up as a Digital to Analog convertor (DAC). This unit features TWO coax digital inputs, TWO optical inputs as well as a USB input. Of great importance is that ALL digital inputs support resolutions up to 24/192. The D1050 also has single ended and balanced XLR analog outputs. The D3020 is designed as a Hybrid product and is both a DAC and an Integrated amplifier. This unit has a single coax, optical and USB input and supports 24/192 content using coax and/or optical and 24/96 using USB. This unit is 30 wpc into 8 ohms. Lastly, the D3020 supports Blutooth connectivity. If you need a great DAC, you'll want to buy the 1050. If you are looking for a great, all around integrated amp then you will want the 3020. I hope this explanation helps and please don't hesitate to reply with any additional questions! Thank you, Scott G and the rest of the ListenUp.com sales team
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Have a listen to the Arcam amps. They are a good match. The Nad line is also a good fit. I am using two nuforce mono blocks and have no complaints. It's worth getting a quality DAC.
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Sure no problem! I know my Onkyo is hdmi 1.3a and as I said, i've had no issues so I bet it would work just fine through your Marantz. Good luck!
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Thanks for your question. You may connect a DAC using either the coaxial or optical digital inputs. This is a fantastic sounding amplifier. World Wide Stereo is 35 years old and a very proud Marantz dealer.
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I don't know about the voltage output on a dac, but my Cambridge Audio DacMagic works fine with my ESP-950.
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It is extremely clean. I have it connected to and iMac via USB. My amp is a Yaqin MC-100b amp with Golden Ear speakers. I also use Apple lossless to capture my music. If money were not an object, I would conceder an Oppo 105 because that would open the world of SACD for you.