USB to SPDIF?

[Infinit0]

Hi guys. I have bought a rega elicit mk5 amplifier that includes a dac (wolfson) and I really like It the warm sound It provides It fits my linton very well so...
Right now I am connecting my laptop to HDMI to my TV and from my TV digital output to the amplifier(dac).

I dont think this is the best way to do It because I dont know how good IS the electronical part of the TV besides It probably Will resample everything internally.

So I was wondering BEST way to extact digital output directly from my laptop to the amplifier.
I like Matrix Audio x spdif 3 but I think 500 euros for just a digital output is not worth it(or maybe It is).

So which alternatives I have? Well buy something that allows me to usb to spdif (topping d10s etc) or just buy an external dac and use analog, but not sure because as said I like the Rega Dac.

Any recommendations, also considering the quality/noise/etc? Thanks!

 

[staticV3]

Here are a few options:

https://hifimediy.com/product/hifime-ut23-usb-to-optical-spdif-converter/

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Audio-Stereo-Extractor-Converter/dp/B07KRWYN4R

https://www.smsl-audio.com/portal/product/detail/id/808.html

https://www.ddhifi.com/productinfo/1609135.html

https://www.ddhifi.com/productinfo/1940580.html

I'd personally go with the Hifime.

 

[Infinit0]

Thanks!

To be honest I dont know which one is better between the topping d10s and smsl po100pro.
The hifime looks good but I couldnt find any measurements.
I neeed coaxial btw

 

[Michou]

I use this, inexpensive and effective:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0B9H53KD9?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[JamesYeomans]

I use the Douk U2, works really well feeding my Genelec Ones: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ments-digital-usb-to-s-pdif-interfaces.29765/

 

[jeffbook]

The D10s will give you both coax AND optical SPDIF output. As a bonus you also get a really nice performing DAC with RCA output jacks. You could use this to feed a headphone amp or any other equipment with analog input to add additional versatility to your system.

 

[JamesYeomans]

The D10s will give you both coax AND optical SPDIF output. As a bonus you also get a really nice performing DAC with RCA output jacks. You could use this to feed a headphone amp or any other equipment with analog input to add additional versatility to your system.

The Douk U2 mentioned above is less than half the price, slightly bigger than a zippo lighter, also has both toslink and coax SPDIF outputs. It does not include a quality DAC with single-ended outputs like the Topping D10s though.

 

[Michou]

The Douk U2 mentioned above is less than half the price, slightly bigger than a zippo lighter, also has both toslink and coax SPDIF outputs. It does not include a quality DAC with single-ended outputs like the Topping D10s though.

The simple USB to toslink dongle I recommended is 10$

 

[BrooklynNick]

I have a Musical Fidelity VLink-192 in a closet. I'd be happy to sell it inexpensively. I'm in the US. Msg me if you want it.

Musical Fidelity | V-LINK192 USB/SPDIF Conv.

V-LINK192 | USB/SPDIF Conv. (DISCONTINUED) The V-LINK192 is a USB converter capable of transfering the very highest resolution music files....

www.musicalfidelity.com

 

[Infinit0]

The topping is nice but its 100 euro where i live, I dont need the DAC part so I discarded because that.
The Matrix S SPDIF 3 I really like it, to be honest its really expensive for just a usb to spdif output so discarded too
The Douk I can't find it in my country
So my only choice left is the SMSL 100 Pro I think...
Remember I need coax, not optical.

 

[ohnonotagain]

If your ones and zeroes are in red light and you need them on copper, you could use one of these.