[slackman]

Does anybody know of a quality 24bit/96khz USB to SPDIF converter out there somewhere that's decently priced? <$200

I've been searching but can't find.

 

[ericj]

If you don't need coaxial, the m-audio transit is about $70-$100.

If you do need coaxial, the e-mu 0404 usb is about $200.

 

[Cankin]

here's another thread

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f46/mu...-spdif-423960/

 

[tim3320070]

I have not heard these but....

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f46/mu...-spdif-423960/

and..

Core Sound — M-Audio's Transit USB 24/96 Digital and Analog Audio Interface

There is one other- check Currawong's blog

 

[tim3320070]

Audiotrak Prodigy Cube

 

[slackman]

Found it after all.
M-audio transit does the job it seems

Does anybody know of a reason to distrust the quality of the optical spdif signal from the transit?

If the quality is ok it seems like the transit coupled with the Lavry DA10 will give me a DA11 without the features that are useless to me for much less money.

 

[punk_guy182]

I'd get the Pop Pulse PC Digital Link II Professional Transport.

Canada: POPPULSE PC Digital LInk II Professional Transport
USA: CryoParts Pop Pulse USB to SPDIF Converter

I'd use the BNC output because it has the least jitter.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

Quote:

Originally Posted by punk_guy182 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'd get the Pop Pulse PC Digital Link II Professional Transport. Canada: POPPULSE PC Digital LInk II Professional Transport USA: CryoParts Pop Pulse USB to SPDIF Converter I'd use the BNC output because it has the least jitter.

It doesn't do 24/96 over usb.
Transit is a good recommendation.

 

[curbfeeler]

I'm using the E-Mu 0404. It ties you to a power outlet but if that isn't liability it does 24/96 S/PDIF out with ASIO. ASIO is a little glitchy in foobar, but I can deal with it. The icing on the cake is that the E-Mu will do 24/192 over USB, though you get no S/PDIF out above 96k. The analog out is very good. Just under $200.

 

[ericj]

Quote:

Originally Posted by punk_guy182 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'd use the BNC output because it has the least jitter.

Hogwash.