24 bit/ 96 kHz PC playback, help please


I have downloaded HD Audio at Music Giants to see if there was a big difference from CD. Unfortunately, I was only able to play at a max of 44 khz. When I switched the converter to 96Khz, it would give me a digital "connection error". I Am using a Roland UA-25 24 bit/96 kHz USB Audio Capture box connected to Vista ultimate 64 PC. Songs were played via media monkey or media player. The output ran from the USB box to a BigBen Clock via optical cable. Then finally into a tube DAC and Pre Amp. Do I need special software such as Foobar? The output into the clock read 9600 but DAC would not see it. I tried two Dacs that support 9600. And no Luck.
Any suggestions? Richard
hamburg

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Most USB DACs will only support 16/44.1 using the USB connection. The Benchmark DAC1 USB supports 24/96 using USB, but the $1,750 Wavelength Brick only supports 26/44.1 using a USB connection. Most DACs will support 24/96 but only using SPDIF / TOSLink.

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