Buy a used Fiio E10K on ebay and use it as usb to spdif converter, it's UAC1 so should work fine

So, is the OG like a collector's item now?

Apple Camera Connection Kit + any usb > s/pdif converter

Saga sized balanced preamp to pair with Bifrost and Gjallarhorn?

@Jason Stoddard will we ever see writeups as detailed and approachable as yours about the digital side of Schiit?

I placed the order, maybe you're right and it'll arrive fast

Thanks, but the shipping time is almost three weeks, although if I don't find someone closer I'll but from them.

Ok so I finally received my W4 last week, unfortunately my local store didn't receive any cases and I could really use one. Are there any stores in Europe that have the cases and sell them separately? Audioessence only allows them to be bought bundled with the W4

Now that this is out, will we ever see standalone unison usb host products in any shape or form (but preferably in shape of a pcie card and/or sbc hat)

I have the Pi2AES 1.0 and the black case is just as ugly as the transparent one.

Unless you want to jump down a really deep rabbit hole do not install a general purpose linux for the sole purpose of playing music. Use something audio specific such as volumio/moode/ropieee.

Never had any random disconnects with it unlike the ifi otg cable

Regarding the USB cable issues, instead of using a usb cable made by an audio company try using a DJI cable made for connecting a phone to the drone remote like this one. I found this to be much more reliable than any usb audio cable.

In theory it's Europe but from practical perspective it doesn't count since you still need to pay vat and import tax because it's not EU.

I'd prefer not to buy from a US based store due to vat, import tariffs, and associated hassle but if all else fails this might be an option. Thanks.