[eliziz]

Hi guys,
 
My story goes like this: A few months back I bought the AMB y2 after being very happy with my y1 lite. As with the y1 i connected it via usb because my computer doesn't output s/pdif.
 
Now I wonder about using the coaxial input. Everywhere I looked  coaxial was mentioned as the best option for using the y2.
 
What are my options for a coaxial output?
 
I want to spend less then 100$.
 
Thanks!

 

[eliziz]

In other words. which sound card, for up to a 100$ offers the best coaxial output?
 
I know the hiface is out of the budget.
And then there's this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-USB-S-PDIF-Coaxial-Audio-Converter-/260402381236?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ca13101b4
I'm not excited about a no-name item but do you have any info in it?

 

[eliziz]

Maybe a little more information would help.
I'm in the process of construction of Beta -22 in conjunction with the LCD2.
Gamma 2 will be used as a source. Right now I feel he will be by far the weak link using it's USB.  A situation I want to avoid.

thoughts?

 

[leeperry]

under $100 the Tera X2 looks like a good candidate.
 
The NG COAX is junk, I tried it.

 

[eliziz]

Thanks. Looks right for me.
Any competitors? Musiland 01USD? Asus D1?

 

[1UP]

Hi. My view is that your system would be seriously lopsided if you're gonna use a y2 and $100 usb-spdif connector as your source. Anything other than perfectly recorded material will be exposed to sound like crap by your amp and headphones.
 
False economy to skimp on the source here. Made worse by limiting yourself to a cheapo spdif converter.
 
Suggestions:
1. pony up more for the converter - Hiface at a minimum, M2Tech Evo, ART Legato (44.1 only), Halide Bridge, Wavelength Wavelink
2. sell the y2 and get an integrated USB DAC - HRT Music Streamer II+ or even the Pro version (with balanced output - if building your B22 that way)
 
Cheers