How to convert USB to SPDIF

sovereignsovereign
edited December 2012 in Digital
Hi Chaps

I have just taken delivery of a cheap ebay DAC to play around with, and just realised that it only has a SPDIF in socket.
My question is what's the best way to convert USB to SPDIF, is it using a Hiface, or is there another way, I really don't want to spend much money, 

Cheers

Comments

  • uglymusicuglymusic
    A HiFace can be got cheaply, so if cheapness is the priority, go for it. It works. I had one back in the day.
  • sovereignsovereign
    Thanks mate, cheapness is the priority for now, if the DAC ends up better than expected then a better/more expensive solution may be i=on the cards.
  • ItemAudioItemAudio
    The best thing is to try before you buy: they make quite a difference. HiFi World ran a group test of them last year. If you wanted to borrow a few for comparison on a free home loan, give me a bell.

    If you just wanted to dip a toe in the water and buy one, the SMSL converter is half the price of the Hiface.
  • sovereignsovereign
    Thanks Item, really helpful, Ill PM you my details
  • AlanAlan
    That's a really good result James, I hope you find something good.

    There are some cheapies on ebay for peanuts, but I don't remember what they are. I THINK beringer might do one also?

    then, you can look at Audiophileos, Halides and Offramps, ranging from a couple of hundred to nearly a grand...oh, and the Berkely, of course!
  • AlanAlan
    James - This is the cheap Beringer I mentioned. HTH.
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