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In Reply to: RE: Does a DAC require a sound card? posted by audioengr on April 22, 2014 at 17:17:14
Thank you guys for the information.
I think I might visit my HiFi specialist soon in order to test several USB to SPDIF converters. I am very curious to what results it would lead!
Another question (but maybe a bit a off topic and probably asked many times): with regard to the SPDIF cable, would each well rated SPDIF cable sufficient for the job or do I have to look for one that has specific charasteristics in order to combine well with the USB to SPDIF converter?
Regards, Adam84
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S/PDIF cables run the gamut. There are a LOT of mediocre ones. I have found the using a really good BNC-BNC cable and putting RCA adapters on it works best for me.One thing that I recommend is to specify a 1.5m-2m length. Nothing short.
Edits: 04/23/14
Guys,
After doing some research on the net and my audio specialist in The Netherlands, I am fully convinced that buying an USB to SPDIF Converter is the right step to take, so no sound card for me after all.
My audio specialist put me in contact with one of his contacts. This guy adores Rega - also sells it, may have some influence, but seems to be very reliable - and he also has a lot of experience with the Rega DAC. He tested several of these converters and his experience is that the Rega DAC works best - and by far -with the Audiophilleo 2 USB to SPDIF converter.
The thing here is that these USB to SPDIF converters are apparently not very known in Amsterdam - in a wellknown HiFi store they did not even know what it is and does - so there do not seem to be any possibilities to test several USB to PSDIF converters.
So if I want to buy an USB to SPDIF converter, I have to trust the opinion of others. Due to the experience of the guy who suggested the Audiophilleo 2 converter, I think the Audiophilleo 2 is the best option, although expensive (EUR 400-500).
Since it seems that you guys have a lot of knowledge about the Rega DAC, I am very curious what your thoughts are.
Regards, Adam84
For less money you could look at M2Tech or Musical Fidelity's Vlink (now discontinued) for around $200.
This looks like a pretty good one for relatively cheap.
At this price-point, the Audiophilleo is probably the best choice.
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