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Coax SP/DIF to USB..thoughts?

I now have a DAC ( I like this DAC a lot, so it is not getting replaced) that only uses a CoAx input and does not have the ability to input USB. Many streamers seem to utilize just USB as their output. There are a few USB to SP/DIF cable converters out there, but I have not heard any of these cables, nor do i know anyone who has. For those who have heard this type of conversion, is this a good way to go? 

Personally, i prefer the SQ of a CoAx cable to most all of the USB cables i have heard. Thoughts?

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daveyf OP
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@fuzztone  You should swap cables in your system. Until you have done this, you really do not know how much effect they have, and trust me, they have a major effect. 

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daveyf OP
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@fuzztone  You are using a Coax to USB connector? Tell us more.

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There is no such thing. A DDC will get you from USB, but It is two way tech making it impossible to convert a one way "to" it.

I have two streamers w//o USB and there is no way to get to it from there.

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fuzztone
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What makes you think I haven't played cable swap?? One variable at a time.

I suspect that this will make most coax sound better:

https://ifi-audio.com/products/spdif-ipurifier/

It did with anything I’ve thrown at it.

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