[cyberspyder]

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

 

[cyberspyder]

Nothing? Sigh.

 

[anetode]

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

 

[cyberspyder]

Alright, thanks!