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worth upgrading BelCanto REFLink?

Hi all,

I am currently using a BelCanto REFLink to convert the USB output from my MacMini (using as a Roon core) into SPDIF format to feed into the coax input on my Mojo Audio Mystique DAC.

I am wondering, based on the BelCanto's age and the rate with which things change in the audio world, if I would achieve an appreciable improvement with the new Matrix Audio X-SPDIF 3 USB Interface or the Audiophilleo1 with PurePower PSU.

Both are much newer (one would imagine technology has advanced) and have a far better clock than the BelCanto, so I am guessing that may improve things, but I would be grateful for anyone's thoughts/experience with these devices and info on what type of improvements, if any, I am likely to experience with this switch?

Thanks so much,
Chris

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ghdprentice
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While you are correct about advances. I would recommend replacing your Mac with a proper streamer. The Mac is probably by far the weakest link. A high quality streamer would probably improve the sound a great deal. I prefer Aurender new or used.

The biggest step forward in digital was getting the PC / MAc / MacBook out of the equation.

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