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reliable DDC

I'm in need of a good DDC for a DAC that only takes SPDIF input. So I need USB > SPDIF. I own a Gustard U18 and it's working, but I've read a lot of stuff about reliability problems with Gustard or Chi-fi in general. The only other audiophile level DDC I know of is the Denafrips, also Chinese. Are there any audiophile level DDCs made elsewhere in the world (say, USA?)

 

magon
mitch2
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Here is a USB to S/PDIF converter for sale that was made in USA.  The Sonicweld Diverter (link) was well-regarded for sonics.  Here (link2) is some general info and if you do a web search, you will find several reviews.

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lordmelton
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@mitch2 

You're missing out on a lot if you're limiting yourself to SPDIF.

What front end and DAC do you have?

mitch2
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@lordmelton 

I am not using the DDC currently.  Both my current DACs, Mojo Audio Mystique X SE with Lundahl nano-crystalline chokes and AD-1862Z chips, and an Aries Cerat Helene, sound best through their USB input so that I what I am using.

The USB comes out of a Sonore Signature Rendu SE Deluxe optical that is connected to a SGC sonicTransporter i9 via A fiber optic cable.

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tony1954
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@magon 

The internet is full of "opinions".

We, as individuals, choose which ones we believe and whether we promote them.

sns
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I've never had an issue with either Singxer or present Denafrips Gaia DDC, and for that matter any Chifi audio component. Based on my experience, China and Asia in general offer major bang for the buck digital and streaming components, and they can also play the game at the much higher end of these components.

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