[seacard]

I have a USB DAC that I like very much, and would like to be able to use it with my CD transport. Unfortunately, it only has a USB input. Is there any way to convert my transport's coaxial output to the DAC's USB input? (I know there are plenty of devices that go the other way.)

Thanks for any help.

 

[tesarpa]

I don't think so. The opposite direction is quite usual, from USB to SPDIF (coax), but in requested direction no. Maybe some professional studio converter, supposingly more expensive than new DAC with multiple inputs.

 

[tesarpa]

Look at this
https://www.mutec-net.com/product_mc-3-plus-usb.php#description

 

[seacard]

Thanks! I was hoping for something cheaper and simpler. Guess I'll try to find a DAC and amp that I like as much, but with the right inputs.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Look at this
https://www.mutec-net.com/product_mc-3-plus-usb.php#description

The USB on the MC-3+ USB is input only. Otherwise, it's a fantastic device. I also have the MC-1.1+ which converts anything besides USB to anything besides USB... I agree with your earlier post, there is nothing that I'm aware of that does S/PDIF -> USB.

edited: well, I might be wrong. The manual suggests USB can also be used as output but doesn't discuss it usefully. I'll have to try it at some point.

 

[tesarpa]

I looked more closely to Mutec's specs and found out it can't work as USB source for a USB DAC. However, It can operate as USB input for a PC/MAC and in this mode it can receive SPDIF signal and convert as PCM stream for the PC/MAC workstation. Which doesn't really help @seacard , unfortunately.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

I looked more closely to Mutec's specs and found out it can't work as USB source for a USB DAC. However, It can operate as USB input for a PC/MAC and in this mode it can receive SPDIF signal and convert as PCM stream for the PC/MAC workstation. Which doesn't really help @seacard , unfortunately.

Yeah this is also what I concluded. It appears it relies on PC drivers.