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AES to s/pdif converter

My BelCanto streamer does not play anything over 24/96 through the s/pdif cable.  The company told me it would if I used the AES output, but my DAC will only take optical or s/pdif.  I see there are AES to s/pdif converters out there for $30 to $700.  [Aurender]  Does anyone have experience in this matter?

boxcarman
boxcarman OP
412 posts
 

I guess my online search messed up.  Still wondering if this will add distortion into the cable.

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kr4
3,680 posts
 

I have several <$100 AES-to-S/PDIF converters and all work fine but, so far, only up to 24/96.  

boxcarman OP
412 posts
 

Yes, I wanted to get all the 24/192 selections from Qobuz, but it looks like time to upgrade the streamer. Thanks for the input.

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