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Convert USB to SPDIF

I searched the Forums but didn’t find anything recent on this.  I wish to add a 2010 MacAir running Audirvana Plus to my basement system.  NAS and router are upstairs.  My AVR is anAnthem MX5 channel that doesn’t have a USB input.  What is the best way to convert USB to SPDIF?  I found some cheap converters but would like add something decent...
mahler123
alphaee
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Here is an affordable solution: https://www.electricalengineering.xyz/videos/lt-usb-to-spdif-converter/
If you want something more better here it is as auxinput already mentioned.
https://apos.audio/collections/brand-spotlight-matrix/products/matrix-x-spdif-2-usb-interface
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sar67
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Hello Mahler123, I do not have a solution for your question, but a question myself. May I ask for your expertise and guidance? ow can I connect my music collection on a FLAC USB to my pre-amp listed here? My sound system is an early 80s ‘stack’ system.

None of the components are digital: Bryston 2B solid state amp, Conrad-Johnson PV-11 pre-amp, MIT 330 interconnects, MusicWave phase-equalized speaker cables, California Audio Labs CD Alpha and Delta drive, Dual 1129 turntable. B&W 803 speakers.

I would appreciate your suggestions and guidance on the matter.Thank you.

Mark Saracino


mahler123 OP
3,467 posts
 
You can’t.  You need to add a DAC, and one that will accept usb.  And you probably need a “Player” and that can read the files on the flash drive and send them to the DAC
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