Toslink/coax to Dante - any reasonable options?

[jhaider]

I’m looking for a device that takes toslink or coax input and outputs Dante that’s well under $500. Use case is a secondary but high use system to bridge a WiiM Pro source to Powersoft Mezzo 604AD amp for mains and subs. So far I’ve found this one - but I’ll live with an A/D - D/A loop rather than paying that much

 

[GXAlan]

Audinate Dante AVIO 2x2 AES3/EBU Adapter

Dante 2x2 AES3/EBU Adapter

www.sweetwater.com

Does something this work? AES/EBU instead of coax

 

[jhaider]

Hmm, didn’t think to look for AES but that makes sense.

I assume one of those Canare or similar baluns is needed to convert coax to AES? Would rather not have a plug in box for that.

 

[GXAlan]

Q. Can I connect an AES output to an S/PDIF input?

I own a Focusrite Liquid Channel (which is great!) and would like to connect it to my MOTU 828's digital input...

www.soundonsound.com

Interfacing AES3 and S/PDIF

Two serial interfaces exist: AES3 for professionals and S/PDIF for consumers. Passive conversion between them is possible, with caution.

www.ranecommercial.com

“The old rule that direct connection between AES/EBU and S/PDIF equipment is bad practice is relaxed today with new receiver chips tolerant to either interface.”

A little unpredictable but it might be as easy as just connecting the two electrically…