USB to Spdif converter (digital to digital converter)

[md1972]

Hi I´m currently searching a digital to digital converter USB to Toslink Spdif. (no DAC)
It shouldn´t be too expensive, max. $100~$350. It should be Windows 10 compatible.
What for audiophile choices are there for my budget?
Thanks a lot,
Michael

 

[jtwrace]

https://www.minidsp.com/products/usb-audio-interface/u-dio8 is what was recommended to me for MCH.

 

[md1972]

Thanks but it should be stereo only. Mainly used for Internetradio. I think that is better:
USBStreamer B
https://www.minidsp.com/products/usb-audio-interface/usbstreamer-box

 

[sergeauckland]

I use a Behringer UCA202. I has an optical output as well as analogue in and out.

S.

 

[md1972]

What´s about the SMSL X-USB XMOS USB to Spdif Converter?
The review from amirm wasn´t very good.
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...s-of-smsl-x-usb-digital-audio-converter.2432/
Or the Topping D10 toslink out only?
Or the GUSTARD U12?
They are all in my price range. Which low/medium cost digital/digital converter should I prefer/look for? I live in Germany so it should there avaiable.

 

[andreasmaaan]

I don't think there have been measurements done of the Gustard. The D10 measures better than the SMSL with the Modi 2 IIRC..

Are you sure you need it? Many DACs seem to be immune to any benefits such a device may provide. Different story ofc if you don't have USB input at all on your DAC

EDIT: I'm sorry! The Gustard was reviewed here. It also measured well with the Modi 2.

 

[Patrick1958]

I have my eyes on this one :
https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/digi...2s-lvds-hdmi-32bit-384khz-dsd512-p-12443.html

ps : i live in belgium, ordered from them before, fast shipping, great service.

 

[md1972]

This unit has only spdif coax out, I need spdif toslink out.

 

[Patrick1958]

https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/digi...erface-32bit-384khz-dsd256-black-p-12248.html

 

[Deleted member 65]

Got this and happy with it, might be a bit out of budget unless s/h can be found.

 

[rebbiputzmaker]

Hi I´m currently searching a digital to digital converter USB to Toslink Spdif. (no DAC)
It shouldn´t be too expensive, max. $100~$350. It should be Windows 10 compatible.
What for audiophile choices are there for my budget?
Thanks a lot,
Michael

If I may ask, what DAC or device will you be connecting it to? Also, you mention internet radio, do you actually mean radio or streaming services? Only Toslink, or do you want other options for possible later use?

Not allot converters support Toslink. Probably best price vs performance would be the Gustard u12.

 

[amirm]

I don't think there have been measurements done of the Gustard.

There was actually: https://audiosciencereview.com/foru...-of-gustard-u12-usb-to-s-pdif-converter.2166/

 

[md1972]

The device is an small active speaker system: Magnat Magnasphere 33.
The speakers have the following inputs: 1xUSB,2xtoslink,2xline in
I want to use one of the toslink inputs because the USB port from this device is used from pc1.
I want to use another smaller convertible laptop to hear internet radio with usb-->toslink converter ->toslink in-->Magnat Magnasphere 33
I mean webradio, e.g. https://www.radiomonster.fm/ The stream has 320kbps.

 

[rebbiputzmaker]

The device is an small active speaker system: Magnat Magnasphere 33.
The speakers have the following inputs: 1xUSB,2xtoslink,2xline in
I want to use one of the toslink inputs because the USB port from this device is used from pc1.
I want to use another smaller convertible laptop to hear internet radio with usb-->toslink converter ->toslink in-->Magnat Magnasphere 33
I mean webradio, e.g. https://www.radiomonster.fm/ The stream has 320kbps.

They are very nice wireless speakers.

That radio stream quality pretty good. The older Melodious mx u8 had Toslink and is probably a bit better than the Gustard, but it seems the current Melodious does not have Toslink. The Melodious is also more expensive, but still within your budget, if you can find an older one.

 

[RayDunzl]

If you don't need speeds above 48kHz, and like cheepnis, this one works for me:

www.signstek.com/goods.php?id=42

 

[Krunok]

This unit has only spdif coax out, I need spdif toslink out.

Topping D10 would do fine for you.

https://audiosciencereview.com/foru...-topping-d10-as-usb-to-s-pdif-converter.2699/