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Digital Interface

I have been doing some research on trying to improve the sound quality from my PC to my DAC. I am pushing digital audio from my hard drive through the computer and also use Spotify through the computer often. I thought about possibly putting a digital interface, such as a "Singxer SU-1", between the PC and DAC. There is mixed information out there on if this adds much value. Anyone have success here?
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shadorne
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@jim204 

So so we agree! 

The Schiit Eiitr is just a USB bridge to coax - so it probably will improve the PS Audio Direct Stream too.
 
DACs mostly all need a band aid to actually work properly but there is no reason they can’t work properly without / the Gryphon Kalliope being a good example!
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shadorne
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@jim204

It is self evident that a DAC designed for high fidelity should reject jitter. After all, jitter is nothing new and if a $150 Schiit Eitr can fix things then it is self evident that the manufacturer of the DAC could improve their design such that band-aids were not necessary. If Schiit can do it so cheaply then so could the manufacturers a $2000+ DAC.
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shadorne
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It depends on your DAC. A properly designed DAC with excellent jitter rejection won’t benefit. Unfortunately most DACs aren’t properly designed. I would recommend a Schiit Eiitr as it is cheaper than Singxer and does the job!
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