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USB vs Digital Out from Audigy 2 Sound Card

I'm currently accessing the .mp3 files on my PC via my Audigy2's digital out jack to a Theta DS Pro prime II and then to my amp. Sound is fine (pretty good actually) but I'm wondering if running out via a USB port to a Edirol UA-1D USB to s/pdif converter (Audiogon Item: 1109638087) and from there to my DAC and on to my amp would be preferable?

Any thoughts appreciated.

Regards,

Bob Holmes
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edesilva
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The Edirol does too, apparently. The Head Fi guys seem to recommend M-Audio Transits or M-Audio Sonicas. Those don't work for me, however, b/c I've only got an RCA PCM input to my DAC.
edesilva
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I like my Edirol UA-1D--I run it into a Theta IIIA, and the set up works nicely for MP3s and WAVs. That said, if you already have a digital out, I don't know how much you gain. I did note, in the incarnations of my set up, that a long USB run to the UA-1D was much better sounding than long coax or optical runs from the UA-1D, which might be a consideration if your DAC is a long way from your computer.
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