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USB or S/PDIF for Simaudio 100D

Wondering whether to use USB cable or S/PDIF converter, to connect new iMac to Simaudio 100D DAC, then to Onkyo A-9555 and ERA 4 speakers, maybe ERA 8 sub. I already have a few good digital RCA cables, so cost of converter or USB cable will be close. Thanks.
jl35
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jl35 OP
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All the music on my computer is from redbook CD
meiwan
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I owned the 100d. The USB input is not that great. Even the manual recommends against it. Better to go SPDif or toslink.
jl35 OP
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Thanks Meiwan. Was there a converter you found to be a good match with the 100D?
meiwan
399 posts
 
I never tried one. I used glass toslink from my iMac - mini rca to toslink. Lifatec silflex works great for about $70. Less messy than USB to converter to DAC.
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