A popular choice is the Senore ultraRendu takes in ethernet and outputs USB. Even with the matching UpTone LPS 1.2 linear power supply, the cost is around $1K. Roon will recognize it as an endpoint. The Digital and PC forums of the AudioAyslum have many posts regarding simple setups. Sound quality is excellent.
PC/stereo setup and/or cable question
My PC resides approximately 30 feet from my stereo setup. I currently run a 30' USB repeater cable from my PC to my Chord DAC. The 30' cable is not ideal, and there are no good options for upgraded USB cables in that length.
I'm trying to find out if I can use an ethernet cable, convert to USB near the DAC, and use a short USB into the DAC.
OR, if there's another option I could use to achieve using a short USB cable.
My setup is as follows: NAS>ehternet cable>PC>USB cable>DAC>interconnects>amp.
I tried a Bluesound streamer, but wasn't a fan of the sound.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I'm trying to find out if I can use an ethernet cable, convert to USB near the DAC, and use a short USB into the DAC.
OR, if there's another option I could use to achieve using a short USB cable.
My setup is as follows: NAS>ehternet cable>PC>USB cable>DAC>interconnects>amp.
I tried a Bluesound streamer, but wasn't a fan of the sound.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!