USB DACs with 24/192 via USB


Are there any "audiophile" quality DACs that can receive a 24/192 input via USB?
bigamp
an egg now and then isn't an altogether bad thing and I've managed to wipe most of it off my face now.....

Although I’m not actually from Missouri when I am shown something is audibly better than something else I’ve grown accustomed too, I’m fine with it… especially if the new item is a gizmo I can actually acquire.

Using the M2Tech Hiface briefly in house showed me it was a substantial gain over a modestly priced sound card of proportedly identical output capacities.

Past the more obvious traits of heightened cleanliness and clarity within the scope of the music, it was portrayed with greater fidelity and naturalness in 16/44 & 24/96 FLAC using both J River MC & Fubar 102. the latter player was the better sounding experience IMHO in conjunction with the Hiface’ Kernal Streaming mode. Even AAC (m4a) files seemed better overall, as did several other file types.

Small, lightweight, Plug ‘N Play, self powered, exceptionally lowered jitter (presumably), external application, and most importantly… affordable!!

Now, where it stacks up against a true high end sound card or another likewise adapter, I can not say. For now however at < $200, it’s a true no brainer of a decision if you’re aim is to use a pc as a source.

This should be interesting now… seeing how it stands up against more higher costing devices. It stopped me for a time, from investing in a Lynx or further upscale interface, as I’ve found it a bona fide step up in overall audio performance, yielding a more naturally accurate insight to the musical presentation.

The hidden bonus of it working best with a free media player was just icing. ;-))
Updating this thread;

There's the M2Tech Hiface USB to SPDIF interface. It will get you perfect audio output from a computer USB port to your DAC.

The Empirical Audio products are all now being made compatible for output up to 24/192. The website hasn't been updated with this info, but the Empirical discussion group at audiocircle received an official announcement. Email Steve and I'm sure he will be glad to confirm himself.

I think you will be seeing this as a common feature on many new products with USB
Well, not quite perfect Firedog55 (your comments about the Hiface). A number of devices I have tried sound a lot better than the Hiface, albeit for more money.