Audio DACs in Satellite Receiver

[nm2285]

Any idea how the audio DACs are in satellite receivers? I own a DishNetwork Dish 811 HD receiver and run it to my NAD C370 via analog. I wonder if I purchase an external DAC and use the digital out for the sound if audio will be improved.
I was thinking about getting one anyway for my Dlink DSM-320. Maybe I can find one with 2 inputs.

 

[nm2285]

Anybody have any idea?

 

[jaxvon]

I don't know how much you're willing to spend, but I think this would do the trick, and sound great to boot. Parasound makes nice stuff.

Another option.

 

[WmAx]

Any idea how the audio DACs are in satellite receivers? I own a DishNetwork Dish 811 HD receiver and run it to my NAD C370 via analog. I wonder if I purchase an external DAC and use the digital out for the sound if audio will be improved.
I was thinking about getting one anyway for my Dlink DSM-320. Maybe I can find one with 2 inputs.

If your Sat receiver has noise, then yes, you'll get an improvement. Otherwise....that's questionable. My DishNetwork receiver has an audible noisefloor... not so great.

Jaxvon: how could you recommend those over-priced products, and ignore the super high value/performance Behringer SRC2496?

http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHSRC2496

-Chris

 

[jaxvon]

I didn't recommend them, I just...uhm...threw them out there. Besides, I knew you'd come to the resucue with a great Behringer product anyway

And also, it looks like the Behringer is only one channel, he wants a 2-ch unit. Although, you could get two behringers and still save money...