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Need help finding a cheap Spdif converter

post #1 of 4
12/30/10 at 8:28am
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Hello everyone,

 

I am looking to purchase a cheap usb to spdif converter either used or if somone knows of a new one that would be great.  My current converter is being shipped back to the maker for repairs so for a month or so I am need of one to use it with my computer and dac3se.  

 

Thank you all have a great holiday 

 

Tink97

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post #2 of 4
12/30/10 at 9:39am

If you already have a dac3se, I would go for the Digital Interface from the same company (Audio-gd). I have a HiFace (the most common USB to SPDIF converter), and the DI is definately better in my opinion. The synergy between DI and DAC3SE should be fantastic. 

 

 

The URL is: http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/dac/USBface/Digital1EN.htm

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post #3 of 4
12/30/10 at 10:46am

Teralink X2 will do the job too, with a couple more output options. Costs a bit less, though perhaps still not "cheap". Search for "native 96k" on ebay.

 

Note that digital coaxial and TOSlink optical are both technically S/PDIF. The Teralink has both types.

 

Here's one USB to coaxial converter that's the cheapest I am aware of:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NG-COAX-USB-SPDIF-Coaxial-Audio-Converter-/280609525846?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4155a19056#ht_1419wt_907

It only does up to 16bit/48k though, if that's an issue.

 

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post #4 of 4
12/30/10 at 2:27pm
Thread Starter 

Sweet Thank you both for your help.  I actually sent an email for the teralink one cause its looks like the better option as a back up if this situation happens again.  

 

Vrin, I actually have the DI its being sent back for repairs,  I have purchased many Audio GD items over the last year and this is the first time I had an issue.  But I have to say I love the customer service, Kingwa has been nothing but a pleasure to work with on my DI issue.  

 

Thank you all and have a wonderful New Year

 

Tink97

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