PC to DAC over Ethernet

[joshua43214]

Hi, new member here.

I searched and was not able to find a clear answer on this.

My DAC only accepts input via Ethernet or WIFI.
I already know that Ethernet is vastly superior to WIFI in my system.

How do I connect my PC running XXHighEnd to my DAC over Ethernet?

Thank you,
-Josh

[acg]

Welcome Josh,

I reckon it would be the driver for your dac that directs the data stream to the ethernet port rather than the USB port.  Makes it simple then...just tell XXHE which driver to use and it should all work.

Peter might say otherwise though...perhaps.  You can download a demo version of the software to give it a go yourself (see downloads section).  What dac are you using?

Cheers,

Anthony

[joshua43214]

I'm using an Allo Katana DAC with a bunch of very good hand built power supplies which inputs into a Nelson Pass B1 buffer.

Networking is my weak point. I don't want to run the software until I know it can be made to work.

Thanks,
-Josh

[PeterSt]

Hi there Josh, a warm welcome from me too.

I am afraid you can only tell whether it works for real, when you try it. Trying costs nothing (but your time). Otherwise your Allo should be able to support WASAPI or Kernel Streaming. If it supports that, I see no reason why it won't work. So in that case give it  try. It really will be worth while, SQ wise.

Best regards,
Peter