[tonsosnot]

I tried to a search, but to no avail, so are there any impressions out there on the use of a Gamma 2 as a converter from USB to Coax? I never planned on using the digital outs on the Gamma 2, but I was going to purchase an Audio-GD Digital Interface for an incoming DAC when I realized this unit can do it instead. Anyone?
 

 

[MrSlim]

Do you already own the Gamma 2?  If not, it's overkill for what you want to do..  You would actually only be using the Gamma 1 part of the Gamma 2 anyway, which uses the  2707 USB-S/PDIF converter chip. It's an adequate chip, used in the majority of Dacs for USB-S/PDIF conversion but it has sampling rate limitations that some other chips don't have(although they tend to require proprietary drivers)

 

[daisangen]

It will work but I think it's pretty bad idea. While the y2 usb-receiver chip is pretty good, it's no match for the DI.

 

[tonsosnot]

Ahh, I figured I can skip replacing the Gamma 2 since an extra DAC might be handy later. Guess not. Thanks for the input!

 

[daisangen]

Bordering offtopic, but could you do a small comparision when you get your Ref-9? The y2 has been compared to lower tier Audio-gd gear, but a comparision against the Reference line would be great.

 

[tonsosnot]

Definitely will do a comparison, but I have a feeling it won't be much of a competition. 

 

[nicoleuagx]

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Do you already own the Gamma 2? If not, it's overkill for what you want to do.. You would actually only be using the Gamma 1 part of the Gamma 2 anyway, which uses the 2707 USB-S/PDIF converter chip. It's an adequate chip, used in the majority of Dacs for USB-S/PDIF conversion but it has sampling rate limitations that some other chips don't have(although they tend to require proprietary drivers)

Now I got it, Thanks for your sharing!