[Bert583]

A few questions about the BUC-1.  Sorry, if they are very elementary. 

1.)  Can I hook up a BUC-1 directly to a Krell Home Theatre Standard 5.1?  If so, what inputs do I use and what kind of cable do I use? 

2.) Having done that, can I hook a computer up to the BUC-1 via the USB?  Does the quality of this computer matter as to sound quality?  For example, can I hook up a very old computer that is dedicated for this purpose?  The alternative, of course, is to get a BDP-2, which I may do.  But would this work as a stopgap solution? 

3.) Can the BUC-1 connect to a wireless network?  Therefore I could stream music from the computer wirelessly?  How would this impact sound quality? 

[James Tanner]

A few questions about the BUC-1.  Sorry, if they are very elementary. 

1.)  Can I hook up a BUC-1 directly to a Krell Home Theatre Standard 5.1?  If so, what inputs do I use and what kind of cable do I use? 

2.) Having done that, can I hook a computer up to the BUC-1 via the USB?  Does the quality of this computer matter as to sound quality?  For example, can I hook up a very old computer that is dedicated for this purpose?  The alternative, of course, is to get a BDP-2, which I may do.  But would this work as a stopgap solution? 

3.) Can the BUC-1 connect to a wireless network?  Therefore I could stream music from the computer wirelessly?  How would this impact sound quality?

Hi Bert

1. The BUC 1 is Digital OUT so it must be connected to a DAC using a digital cable.

2. Yes you can use an old computer and USB out bypasses the computers sound card and the quality is controlled by the BUC1.

3. No the BUC 1 does not have a wireless connection but your computer can stream that through the BUC 1

james

[Bert583]

James,

Thank you.  Some more follow-up questions. 

1.)  Are the digital outs in stereo?  That is, they carry two channels in one cord? 

2.)  Do you recommend using any particular digital out?  (Higher quality, etc.)

Herb

[James Tanner]

James,

Thank you.  Some more follow-up questions. 

1.)  Are the digital outs in stereo?  That is, they carry two channels in one cord? 

2.)  Do you recommend using any particular digital out?  (Higher quality, etc.)

Herb

Hi

Yes stereo out - one cable required.

A lot will depend on the DAC you have - recommended is AES first and SPDIF coax second.

james

[Starchild]

The Buc-1 is a fine unit.  I forsee hours of audio enjoyment in your future.