New at TTVJ

[Todd]

Hi All,

We have just added a very cool product that i think will be very useful to many of you - the Bel Canto USB Link 24/96. It lists for $495. Give us a call for our best price. We expect to have them in stock by Monday!

Here is what Bel Canto has to say about it...

Bel Canto USB LinkBel Canto Design, Ltd., manufacturers of analog and digital source components and amplifiers debuts the USB Link 24/96, the must-have component for computer hard disc music systems.

We all know what audiophiles want: Take what’s there and make it better. At the last Rocky Mountain Audio Fest a number of rooms played high resolution music from hard disc, like Bel Canto and Joseph Audio. The sound system in both rooms – totally amazing of course – featured the new Bel Canto USB Link 24/96.

This timely device converts a computer-derived USB input of up to 24 bits and 96kHz to SPDIF and outputs the signal on a 75 ohm BNC. The USB Link 24/96 includes a Stereovox XV2 BNC/BNC cable with RCA adaptor to feed your audiophile DAC of choice – most likely a Bel Canto DAC3! Significantly improves the sound of your 16-bit 44.1 kHz music files as well!

Convenient Audiophile Features
- Converts USB computer-sourced files to SPDIF output
- Compatible with native drivers on Mac and Windows
- Accepts high-resolution audio files with data rates up to 24 bits and 96KHz
- Quality Stereovox XV2 BNC/BNC with RCA adaptor connects to any quality DAC
- USB Link 24/96 disables system volume control
- Low-jitter clock recovery features reference crystal oscillator
- Self-powered via USB input benefiting from LC filters and low-noise local regulation
- Galvanic isolation between computer and audio system prevents high-frequency noise from polluting signal

MSRP: $495
Includes Stereovox XV2 BNC/BNC SPDIF cable with RCA Adaptor

A Snap to Set Up
Simply connect a type-B USB cable from computer to the USB input on the Link; a red LED indicates power. Your MAC or PC automatically recognizes the unit as Bel Canto 2496 USB in the Sounds and Audio Devices control panel. Connect the supplied Stereovox XV2 cable between the USB Link into either a RCA or BNC SPDIF DAC input with the handy adaptor provided and you’re ready to rip! Pardon our enthusiasm; you’re ready to play high quality music from your computer!

[Wmcmanus]

Sounds like a pretty cool gadget that will work well for a lot of people. I love when audio companies think outside the box a bit, and Bel Canto always has! I've owned Bel Canto digital amps for years now (8 channels worth in total) as well as a Bel Canto preamp. Although they're now relegated to my second system,they've always preformed flawlessly and continue to impress in terms of the bang for the buck factor.