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Using Tangara as a USB source - mtm - 2024-03-13
I have a Schiit Asgard and was wondering if there is an option to have Tangara use it as the DAC through the USB connection. If not I might try my hand at some firmware hacking
Hmm, if that is possible, I wonder if the DAC and audio amps can be turned off/put in low-power mode to conserve power while acting as my desktop stereo?
RE: Using Tangara as a USB source - jacqueline - 2024-03-13
We're not going to be able to provide power to other devices over USB for the initial production run, but other than that we should be able to act as a USB audio source! We also do have pretty good low-power modes for the DAC and amp (we already power them down when your output is set to Bluetooth!)
RE: Using Tangara as a USB source - mtm - 2024-03-13
No need for power (the Asgard has its own power supply and is a thirsty beast, it's running 500mW of Class A bias and acts as a small space heater!).
Now I'm suddenly having ideas of an auxiliary bluetooth control panel widget on my computer for Tangara... so much hacking potential
RE: Using Tangara as a USB source - talmage - 2024-10-04
Are you saying that I'll be able to use an external DAC with my Tangara? Please say yes.
RE: Using Tangara as a USB source - jacqueline - 2024-10-05
So long as the external DAC is a self-powered USB host, I think it's possible. Those seem like some fairly hefty caveats to me, although I admit I don't have a great knowledge of the kinds of interfaces that are common for external DACs.