Hello,
I interested in buying a DAC+ model for my rpi2. But I would like to connect it to my "Yamaha HS Studio Monitors http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music-production/speakers/hs_series/#tab=feature" which has XLR and TRS inputs possible.
I ask you, if is it possible to connect DAC+ to XLR or TRS input devices?
Thank you,
Sina
Short Answer:
Yes it is possible. Use a simple cable , or a simple converter RCA > TRS.
Long Answer:
Professional studio equipment, like yours Yamaha Monitors, usually are built for balanced audio signals. Wich are +-6db stronger, and
dont suffer interferecencs (electrical hums and such). This also means bigger and heavier equipments, more expansive.
Home grade stuff, usually use unbalanced audio signals. And by no means that is less quality. Because in a home install usually you dont have tons of stuff on at the same time, like you do on a recording studio.
If you want to do it proper, you send you unbalanced audio, from the dac, to a DI box, that will power the audio signal, and output balanced: http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/MCM-CUSTOM-AUDIO-555-8485-/555-8485
Or pass the audio trought a mixing board, both will power it up.
But you are ok too, using a simple cable or plug RCA>TRS. Your monitor will catch up the weaker signal just fine. But in this case, you may hear some hiss/hum, if you turn up the volume to high.
But for normal listening, quality will be the same.
Perfect! Thank you jar.
So I can happily order my sweet DAC+ :)
Cheers, Sina