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Anyone Have M2Tech Gear? Looking for opinions

I'm thinking about getting M2Tech gear The Evo Hiface Evo 2 USB to SPDIF adapter with the optional clock and power supply. I have a Berkley Alpha USB but it only has one output and I need more flexibility. The Evo Hiface will give me that. I have never seen the units and there is no local shop that demonstrates them. I will have to buy them blind.
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

Mike
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fuzztone
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The SPDIF thumb I have plugged into my PC sounds better than toslink from the soundcard or straight USB to the same DAC.
mesch
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I have the M2Tech HiFace USB/SPDIF converter and have enjoyed it with my MacBook pro. No need for a USB cable. The Evo is an upgrade, though can't say how it would compare to your Alpha which is supposed to be very good.
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mijostyn OP
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@stereo5 , We are about a 2 hour drive at most from each other. If I ever go down that way or you up here perhaps we can get together. It is always fun to hear other systems.

@fabbe, Thank  you Fabrizio. Given the political situation in our country I would love to move to yours!

@mesch, Thank you. The problem is that I need to send the signal in two directions and the Alpha USB won't do that but the M2Tech will. If I get it I will go full zoot with the outboard clock and power supply. It should be very close to the Alpha but it is an $1800 gamble. At least I'm gambling on the Italians and not the Chinese:-)
mesch
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If your source has more than one output you might consider a second converter for the other direction. Could likely find one used and save so money. 
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