[lordearl]

I have a DAC which only has optical and coax inputs - would something like the Xitel MD-Port DG2 be suitable enough and not degrade SQ? Or would it be wiser to invest more money in a usb-> coaxial converter such as the Pop Pulse Digital Link II? Pop Pulse Digital Link II

 

[HeatFan12]

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Originally Posted by lordearl /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have a DAC which only has optical and coax inputs - would something like the Xitel MD-Port DG2 be suitable enough and not degrade SQ? Or would it be wiser to invest more money in a usb-> coaxial converter such as the Pop Pulse Digital Link II? Pop Pulse Digital Link II

I don't know about the Xitel, however, I have the Pop Pulse you linked and am very happy with it. Listening to it right now via its BNC out. Also, if you input usb, you don't need the power supply, making it somewhat transportable.

 

[soulrider4ever]

Just saw that Pop Pulse only does up to 48hz via USB, not sure if that's an issue for you or not, but just thought I'd mention it. 96/24 songs, etc. won't be sent over the USB.

 

[joe_cool]

I don't know about your hardware or OS but a PCI sound card with coax output is a very efficient solution for most situations.

 

[lordearl]

Hmm interesting, I'm not too sure about 94/24, etc, but my setup is as follows;

PC/Laptop -> USB -> XITEL MD-PORT DG2 -> OPTICAL (GLASS FIBRE) -> MGL DACPre (24-bit/192kHz DAC) -> AKG K701

I assume that the XITEL is the weakest link but am not sure if it is degrading SQ very much as I can't really test it - other than buying another usb->spdif converter.

 

[HeatFan12]

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Originally Posted by lordearl /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hmm interesting, I'm not too sure about 94/24, etc, but my setup is as follows; PC/Laptop -> USB -> XITEL MD-PORT DG2 -> OPTICAL (GLASS FIBRE) -> MGL DACPre (24-bit/192kHz DAC) -> AKG K701 I assume that the XITEL is the weakest link but am not sure if it is degrading SQ very much as I can't really test it - other than buying another usb->spdif converter.

CD audio is 16/44.1...24/96 (high res audio)..

 

[linuxworks]

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Originally Posted by lordearl /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have a DAC which only has optical and coax inputs - would something like the Xitel MD-Port DG2 be suitable enough and not degrade SQ?

you just need a usb to spdif converter.

there are many. I like the DIY products, such as the amb gamma1 lite (y1).

I have an older xitel usb/opto converter. works fine and is bit perfect.

most of the magic is in the dac, anyway. the converter dongle is easy and should not be expensive (unless the company is pulling a fast one on you).

 

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