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USB DAC or USB to SPDIF conv. + non USB DAC?

The only digital out from my PC is USB. It is my understanding that a USB connection will limit the sample to 44.1 or 48Hz (correct?) So, Im thinking of getting a USB to SPDIF converter (like the HagUsb) plus a non-USB DAC (like the Lite NOS AH DAC).

Does this make sense?

Mike19

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music_prof
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You might also consider one of the Scott Nixon USB DACs. I hear that they are excellent. I am trying to decide between the Cambridge Audio DacMagic and the Scott Nixon USB.UFO.JF. For information, please see:

http://www.scott-nixon.com/dac.htm

I am going to make a final decision in the week or so.
music_prof
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I've been thinking about the Peter Daniel option as well. For all of my hand wringing, please see this thread:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1227466952&openmine&zzMusic_prof&4&5
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