Gustard x 16 connections
...Upgrade-itis. My present day DAC (Caiman SEG+ Dorado PS) appears more than adequate.
However, I'm keen on the Gustard. One problem is that the Caiman has 2 Toslink inputs and the Gustard only one. I really need two. However my AUDIOPHONICS I-Sabre V3 DAC ES9023 TCXO Raspberry Pi 2.0 A+ B+ / I2S - has, as you can see an I2S output and the Gustard an IS2-H (IIS-H). Are the two compatible, and, would a normal HDMI cable be sufficient to link the two?
All my system is 'unbalanced'.
The Audiophonics gear is largely redundant as I view the Rpi+ Allo system slightly superior (see: https://theartofsound.net/forum/show...748#post900748)
I'm largely ignorant of all the basic methods of inter-connects (I use RCA/Toslink/Optical - but not USB (well I do in my other system - but I'll ignore this at present). I know nothing about AES for example, (but it seems expensive!)
Any advice gratefully received.
Thanks.
My Gear:
Source component/s:
Cambridge CXC Cd player; Inspire Apollo deck + Roksan Nima arm + Ortofon 2M Black; Denon TU-580RD tuner; Logitech Squeezebox Touch. Rpi with Volumio. RME DAC.
Amplification: WD KEL84+ valve amp; Rega Brio, Quad 306 (DADA modded, - in reserve)). Trichord Dino2 & Dino+ PS;
Wiim mini, Wiim Pro, Wiim ProPlus streamers
Loudspeakers:
Living Voice Auditorium IBX-R2.
Q Acoustics 2010 in the 'study'.
Cables/stands: Chords; Van Dammes 4mm
Any other hi-fi bits:
Apple MacMini Pro; Senn HD598, 467,
Linear PSs for Rpi and DAC. Pure mains conditioning.