Congrats on the new purchase. The Orchid has been getting some very positive chatter lately. For the distance you've specified I think a USB-SPDIF converter is the way to go. As an aside, I have MHDT's Pagoda and to my ears the BNC connection provides the best sound quality. I use a Bel Canto mLink which uses a proper BNC connection as it's only output. I have an Eitr as well but give the edge to the mLink. Would it be the same with the Orchid? Dunno, but it's worth investigating. Best of luck with the new DAC.