SPDIF to USB Converter?
Hi Everyone. I have the inverse situation from the one that I see discussed in many threads. I have an Anthem pre-amp/processor which has an SP/DIF output but no USB output. I am interested in using this to rip my LP's for use in portable audio, but none of my computers have an optical input (all the old ones have died), so I have been searching for a SP-DIF to USB converter (I can;'t find anything on the used market, which would be fine for this use). If I had a Wayback Machine, I could go back about 10 years and find a slew of them and my computers would probably have the inputs as well. I wonder if anyone has a simple (i.e. cheap) solution; I am capable of a certain amount of DIY if needed. At some point I will invest in a simple A/D converter, but it seems like a waste to have an A/D already in my system and not use it. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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I doubt these are what you want, but I don't think a simple converter like you want exists http://www.thewelltemperedcomputer.com/HW/SPDIF-USB.htm https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Sound-Blaster-System-Preamp/dp/B004275EO4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid... |
"I doubt these are what you want, but I don't think a simple converter like you want exists." - nor should it ever exist.
SP/DIF is unidirectional while USB is bidirectional. It's like getting a water line to gas line converter for you house. The converter will "work" but your oven will fill with water and flammable gas will come out of you faucets. |
Thank you, Xrayz, for pointing me to a product that does (a little more) than what I want; it does exist. It does the SP/DIF to USB conversion with minimal fussing around according to the reviews. Now I can decide if this converter is best or if I want to spend a little more money for a dedicated, reasonably priced A/D converter like the Schiit device, which would eliminate a sort of kludgy cabling scenario. |