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.

 

[landco]

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

This digital converter has a problem: it prevents the connected receiver from going to sleep when there is no signal. This is probably the notorious Chinese “quality”

 

[JamesYeomans]

This digital converter has a problem: it prevents the connected receiver from going to sleep when there is no signal. This is probably the notorious Chinese “quality”

Intelligent Signal Sensing Technology - Genelec.com

Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS™) for power consumption reduction in stand-by mode.

www.genelec.com

"It’s quite common that the digital audio source keeps the digital bit clock active when the source is powered ON. That prevents the monitor or subwoofer to turn ISS sleep state."
This is not a "Chinese" thing.

 

[landco]

Intelligent Signal Sensing Technology - Genelec.com

Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS™) for power consumption reduction in stand-by mode.

www.genelec.com

"It’s quite common that the digital audio source keeps the digital bit clock active when the source is powered ON. That prevents the monitor or subwoofer to turn ISS sleep state."
This is not a "Chinese" thing.

Where can I find a digital converter that allows the receiver to go to sleep?

 

[phofman]

There are no control signals passed over SPDIF, it's just an audio stream. Either the stream is off, or running with zeros, or some software chains can even pass a low-level noise during pauses to avoid the attached device going to sleep.

IMO the first step should be finding out what situation makes your receiver to go to sleep - whether it's SPDIF stream off, or just continuous zeros in the running stream.