Yes this combo will work, I have used it. No problems at all. The receiver chip in the Paradisea will accept up to 24bit/96khz. I prefer running 24/48 into the DAC..just a fuller sound without that highend grunge.
If using a single disc player. Yes there are possible benefits. Increased level of detail, less glare, images have more of a solidity to them. The bass also seems to get more profound and vibrant.
Right now I run the Paradisea directly off my computer's optical output using Foobar and Winamp most of the time. I use the Secret Rabbit code with the Foobar which takes the place of my DIP upsampler. Tomorrow morning I'll put the Trends audio UD-10 USB converter in and see/hear what happens.
If using a single disc player. Yes there are possible benefits. Increased level of detail, less glare, images have more of a solidity to them. The bass also seems to get more profound and vibrant.
Right now I run the Paradisea directly off my computer's optical output using Foobar and Winamp most of the time. I use the Secret Rabbit code with the Foobar which takes the place of my DIP upsampler. Tomorrow morning I'll put the Trends audio UD-10 USB converter in and see/hear what happens.