[LeonWho]

Hello Head-Fi!

I have a bit of a dilemma. I just bought an older NOS DAC that only supports coaxial and TOSLINK input. However, as far as I know, I only have USB output on my computer.

What would be the "easiest and cheapest without sacrificing sound quality" way to remedy this situation?

Thanks,
Leon

 

[leeperry]

how does $10 shipped sound?

dg2 xitel - eBay

I'm still expecting mine, due to that volcano **

 

[LeonWho]

Sounds great!

Would that degrade the sound quality in any way or otherwise hinder the performance of the DAC?

Also, I just wanted to make sure. This would work for my setup, right?

Computer -> (USB to TOSLINK) -> This Converter -> (TOSLINK to TOSLINK) -> NOS DAC -> (RCA to RCA) -> Amp

()'s being the cables.

Thanks,
Leon

 

[leeperry]

Computer USB -> This Converter -> (TOSLINK to TOSLINK) -> NOS DAC -> (RCA to RCA) -> Amp

I haven't heard this unit yet, I can't comment on the SQ...but bang for bucks will be high nevertheless

 

[LeonWho]

Ah. Got it.

I'm a dummy when it comes to electronics, but since USB and TOSLINK are both digital connections, this converter shouldn't technically actually affect the sound quality, right?

Thanks,
Leon

 

[leeperry]

if you use ASIO4ALL, you should be fine...well, except for the evil jitter from outer space.