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earlier Musical Fideltiy V-LInk to new V-Linkll
Well they tell me they pulled it, but here it is...http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-to-COAX-SPDIF-OPTICAL-24-192-LARS-AUDIO-/120918363500?pt=US_CD_Players_Recorders&hash=item1c274bcd6c 
HasCD sound exceeded expectations since 1983?
I own all 3 fomats, the computer audio boogey man has visited my home, I still love vinyl, but I can't deny that I am computer hooked... as far as CD exceeding expectation? I remember receiving the first cd player, a Magnavox FD1000, I sold a ton ... 
New Computer: What Should I Get for Audio?
John, I'd only try the Mac because there is so much in the threads about it... overall with the tweeks, i'm quite happy with my PC. I didn't mention, but the consensus is that on Windows, you need a 64 bit version. I have also heard that windows 8... 
Personal Preamp Evolution - May 2012
Don't know why this is under digital? 
New Computer: What Should I Get for Audio?
There are a hundred or so threads on the subject, the good news is that there are only about 95 opinions for every 100 threads....I believe the largest consensus today is that the MAC Mini is a good buy, you would then need an optical drive (cd dr... 
Personal Preamp Evolution - May 2012
Kenwood L07CSumo ElectraIntegrated SSIntegrated SSIntegrated TubedPS Audio 6.2Sumo Athena IICoda CL 
earlier Musical Fideltiy V-LInk to new V-Linkll
Hello all, just an update on the Lars Audio that I posted about... I had sent an email to Gigawork.. they replied that indeed the sound of their converter was more than they hoped for, but they didn't count on driver issues.. it seems that Kernel ... 
Recommend DAC with optical outputs
Toslink is often referred to as Optical... Toslink out? 
'dimple' tweeter fix
I have repaired hundreds of speakers, Peters suggestion is the only tried and true method. Tim 
Analytical or Musical Which way to go?
How many times have you listened to an analytical system and changed amps or preamp and it was suddenly musical? or vice versa. I can discuss many reasons for speakers to sound the way they do, (time & phase, baffle step compensation, parts co... 
Any good quality DAC in $300-400 price range?
if you want an inexpensive dac that does everything... won't work on mac... Musiland Monitor 02US, Musiland Monitor 02 Dragon, Musiland Monitor 03US... they need some real break in, but surprisingly nice sounding. 
Any good quality DAC in $300-400 price range?
Sorry the Peachtree is called DACit 
Any good quality DAC in $300-400 price range?
I was in the exact same position as you a couple months ago. I bought this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Valab-WM8741-24bit-192k-USB-DAC-Dual-WM8741-Balanced-XLR-Output-Black-Face-/300703596949?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item460354c19... 
earlier Musical Fideltiy V-LInk to new V-Linkll
Sorry I didn't answer your question Tom about the HiFace, sorry, I haven't tried it. If your ever in St. Louis, let me know, I'll give you my info, you'd be welcome to stop by and check it out. It clearly betters my USB in on the DAC. By the way, ... 
earlier Musical Fideltiy V-LInk to new V-Linkll
Hi Tom, I opened the box, metered the USB connection to the board, went to the ground on the spdif coax... Nothin... Just to make sure I used pin 4, I went to the opposite side pin on the usb, hit the ground on the spdif... nothin. Put my trusty F...