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Slinger Rank: Composer Posts: 23,894	USB or S/PDIF input for your DAC? May 15, 2019 16:21:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Slinger on May 15, 2019 16:21:35 GMT I've always "accepted" that S/PDIF was best, but this article raises some interesting points. www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/battle-of-s-pdif-vs-usb-which-is-better.1943/
	Last Edit: May 15, 2019 16:21:50 GMT by Slinger I didn't use to need the internet, my wife knew everything.

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USB or S/PDIF input for your DAC? May 15, 2019 16:43:31 GMT

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Post by MartinT on May 15, 2019 16:43:31 GMT

I think it's going to depend a great deal on how each is implemented. Many DACs have lacklustre USB inputs whereas S/PDIF tends to be better implemented. As you go upscale, it's not so clear, some like the LKS using an Amanero USB board.

You'd have to try them. One thing I would say is that I'd hate to be limited to a USB only DAC.

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USB or S/PDIF input for your DAC?

Post by Slinger on May 15, 2019 16:21:35 GMT

Post by MartinT on May 15, 2019 16:43:31 GMT