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| USB-S/PDIF Converter or USB DAC? "-Isoncronous (isosyncronus?) data transfer.."Isochronous means that the bandwidth and access is guaranteed. This helps eliminate underruns. Most USB controllers use this mode."-We also have the new DVD players with buffer systems to do the error ... | |
| If you have a "kick booty" DAC, does the transport Here is something semi-technical to read:http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue14/spdif.htm | |
| USB-S/PDIF Converter or USB DAC? Not sure about the spurious emissions. It is evidently the new ultrawideband technology in the Belkin device, which is low-power but wide frequency emissions. If there is an RF technology that might cause problems, this is it.If you want something... | |
| USB-S/PDIF Converter or USB DAC? See this link, not 802.11x:http://www.belkin.com/pressroom/releases/uploads/01_03_06CableFreeUSB.html | |
| USB-S/PDIF Converter or USB DAC? Belkin will also be offering a wireless USB Hub in July 06. This will have the bandwidth for 24/96. | |
| Up to the Minute: Streaming Bits to Audiophile DAC The best digital connectivity solutions are (best to worst):I2SAES/EBUS/PDIFToslinkI2S DAC's include:Perpetual P-3ABenchmark DAC-1 (with mods)Northstar 192Lite Dac-60 (with mods) | |
| The basics of PC audio Can't find any info on the range.Steve N. | |
| Audiophile USB to PCM "How about a SPDIF with a Monarchy DIP? I would like to use a DAC soI just need good SPDIF output."If you are wanting a "good S/PDIF output", this will not get it for you. It just changes the jitter. | |
| Audiophile USB to PCM "How is transit stock? Pretty good quality?"It's only mediocre as all stock equipment is."Why is the mod necessary and how do we do it?"The mod makes it sound good. Add modded Superclock3 and change the circuit to S/PDIF output, improve power deli... | |
| What's wrong with a DVD player as a transport? Whites - I usually run a full diagnostic and check the modes now. You may have been an early customer, prior to when I started doing this.Steve N. | |
| What's wrong with a DVD player as a transport? To access "slow mode", go to the setup menu - on screen video. One of the tabs leads you to this using the remote control to navigate.Steve N. | |
| USB SPDIF+ Monarchy DIP, is it a good transport,? Why put more money into mediocre components? Save your money and get rid of the Sonica and get a good converter and DAC. You might also consider modding the Theta. I recently modded an old Theta and it was amazing sounding. | |
| What's wrong with a DVD player as a transport? Reubent - You didn't have the Sony 7700 in "slow" mode by any chance? This will crush the performance.Steve N. | |
| What's wrong with a DVD player as a transport? Reubent - I didn't mod your player did I?Steve N.Empirical AudioManufacturer/modder | |
| What's wrong with a DVD player as a transport? They can. I have a reference player that is a modded Sony DVP-S7700 DVD player. There are several others that make superb transports as well, including Denon 2900, Pioneer DV-47A, Pioneer DV-09. All stock transports have weaknesses due to requirem... |