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Substitute for Waveterminal U24

About a week ago I ordered a Waveterminal U24 to use in converting a USB signal from my computer to a sp/dif signal that I could feed into my Musical Fidelity Trivista DAC. I got a note back today from the company that I ordered from saying that the model had been discontinued. I've done some checking around on the internet and that appears to be true.

Does anyone know of a comparable external device that will do a good job of converting USB to (RCA coax) sp/dif?
steev_n

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richs
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Steev - Please report back about how these components compare. I now use an M Audio Audiophile for USB to S/PDIF in to a MF XDAC/X10 combo (with a DIY powersupply). Together they are very similar to the Trivista. I'm thrilled with the sound, but am considering a USB DAC like the Brick.
richs
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Steev --

Thanks for posting your comparison. I'm very surprised by your result. I would have expected the Cosecant to blow away the Trivista because of its direct USB input. I use a combination of X-DAC/X-10/DIY Power supply (together they are very similar to the Trivista), with my USB>S/PDIF conversion through an M-Audio Audiophile USB. I'm very impressed with the sound. I was considering upgrading the Audiophile for one of the modded Transits. But given your findings I'm deciding I may not gain much by the upgrade. I'm supposing my Audiophile is at least as good as the Hagman (it uses it's own drivers and AC power).

Thanks again for your post.
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