I was reading (on another forum) a glowing account of Amarra 4 file replay software.
I thought I might take advantage of the free trial, but my DAC (Bushmaster 2) has not got a USB input.
I have got a cheapie USB to SP-DIF adaptor, but wonder if it will mask the wonderfulness of the software.
So the question is, can anyone recommend a quality USB to SP-DIF converter at a "reasonable" price ?
USB - SP-DIF converter.
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#1 USB - SP-DIF converter.
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#2 Re: USB - SP-DIF converter.
Stan Beresford does one worth checking out. Better still, trade in the Bushmaster for a Caiman SEG.
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#3 Re: USB - SP-DIF converter.
There are no drivers for the Beresford SEG, which means that the USB won't deal with anything above Windows base playback specification, which was 24/48 last time I looked.
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#4 Re: USB - SP-DIF converter.
Ok, thanks Chris. Out and about on phone only. Posted off the top of my inadequate head
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#5 Re: USB - SP-DIF converter.
Stan B does show a USB to S/PDIF converter on his website, but there's nothing listed in his web store.
Might be worth an ask.
Might be worth an ask.
Chris
#6 Re: USB - SP-DIF converter.
Might be of interest, looks to be a well considered design;
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/digital- ... eauty.html
Ray
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/digital- ... eauty.html
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#7 Re: USB - SP-DIF converter.
I used a Musical Fidelity VDAC2 with VPSU for quite a few years. I now use an Audioquest Dragonfly Red together with a 3.5mm to phono converter. Both work well. I believe the MF V90 dac is good too.
#8 Re: USB - SP-DIF converter.
They're all DACs, not USB to SPDIF devices?
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#9 Re: USB - SP-DIF converter.
You can try some of the converters
Matrix USB 24/96
Musical Fidelity V-Link II
JK SPDIF Mk3
Hegel HD2 - (this primarly an USB DAC but can be also used as standalone USB/SPDIF converter)
I hope this will help.
Matrix USB 24/96
Musical Fidelity V-Link II
JK SPDIF Mk3
Hegel HD2 - (this primarly an USB DAC but can be also used as standalone USB/SPDIF converter)
I hope this will help.