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Coax/BNC straight from a soundcard or through a USB-Coax converter (like the Hiface)?

post #1 of 4
6/12/11 at 11:08am
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I have been doing a lot of reading lately and wanted to set up my DAC to play higher resolution files. Right now I don't have a digital out I can use from my computer so I am limited to 48kHz files (which isn't too big of a limitation as I barely have any hi-res files), but I may need the capability in the future.

I was thinking of buying an ESI Juli@ and adding a BNC jack to the metal bracket and using that to output bit perfect signals, as I understand there is minimal jitter. However, I've also done some reading on USB-Coax converters, but for the price of one I can get a more flexible soundcard and I won't have an ungainly 3" long plug on the back of my computer. Is there any reason why I'd want to use one?

Thanks, Brendan
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post #2 of 4
6/14/11 at 9:22pm
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Nothing? Sigh. frown.gif
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post #3 of 4
6/15/11 at 1:18am

USB-Coax converters are an overpriced niche product with such basic functionality that any forethought on the part of audio consumers would eliminate their market. Go with the card

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post #4 of 4
6/17/11 at 12:38pm
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Alright, thanks!
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