not sure if USB 2.0 (but think so): http://www.belcantodesign.com/Belcanto_usb_link.html
ESI Audio Dr. DAC nano - USB to S/PDIF interface
I'm looking for a USB 2.0 to S/PDIF interface, and I came accross the ESI Audio Dr. DAC nano:
http://www.esi-audio.com/products/drdacnano/
These are my requirements for a computer interface:
(1) connects to a Windows computer (most likely running Windows 7) via USB 2.0. No PCI cards, no firewire... must be USB 2.0.
(2) has bit-perfect S/PDIF (or AES) output. It could be coax, optical, XLR (for AES), whatever kind of connection, it doesn't matter. But it needs to be bit-perfect S/PDIF (or AES).
(3) support for 24 bit / 96 kHz stereo files.
I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with the ESI Audio Dr. DAC nano. I used to own a WaveTerminal 24/96 PCI soundcard made from this company, and was pleased with it. So that's a good starting point, but I'd really like to hear from someone who has used this specific product before I buy one.
Or alternatively, if anyone has any other recommendations for a different product that fits my needs (as outlined above), that would be great to hear as well.
Thanks,
Jason
http://www.esi-audio.com/products/drdacnano/
These are my requirements for a computer interface:
(1) connects to a Windows computer (most likely running Windows 7) via USB 2.0. No PCI cards, no firewire... must be USB 2.0.
(2) has bit-perfect S/PDIF (or AES) output. It could be coax, optical, XLR (for AES), whatever kind of connection, it doesn't matter. But it needs to be bit-perfect S/PDIF (or AES).
(3) support for 24 bit / 96 kHz stereo files.
I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with the ESI Audio Dr. DAC nano. I used to own a WaveTerminal 24/96 PCI soundcard made from this company, and was pleased with it. So that's a good starting point, but I'd really like to hear from someone who has used this specific product before I buy one.
Or alternatively, if anyone has any other recommendations for a different product that fits my needs (as outlined above), that would be great to hear as well.
Thanks,
Jason
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Thank you for your response. One other consideration for me is cost. I am aware of the Bel Canto USB Link, and I'm sure it does the job very well. However, I think it's overpriced (i.e. it costs more than I want to spend on a USB S/PDIF interface). If I could less than $100 for this, that would be great. Any other thoughts? Or comments on the ESI Audio Dr. DAC nano? |
Jason...here's another option that has gotten a lot of good reviews but is still slightly above your budget at $169: http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/trends4/usb.html |
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