USB to AES converter / DDC


Hello,

I am getting back into music after a long time. I got a server/streamer, an Antipodes EX and I need a USB to AES converter to connect to my Trinnov ST2 hifi which in turn connects to the Weiss DAC202 (all with AES cables). The DAC202 feeds an Aavik I-280 that drives a pair of Vienna Acoustics Mahler speakers.  I was thinking something like the Mutec MC3+USB /Mutec MC1.2+, Audio-dg DI25HE or similar. Any suggestions please? Thanks!

greg_f

@greg_f I bought it to compare different inputs on my DAC. I have switched DAC’s and it is currently idle. 

I am using an Antipodes S20/S60 Reclocker and power supply for USB to BNC and have a Network Acoustics Muon 2 AES cable on order.  The S/PDIF input on my DAC sounds much better than USB.  The like all Antipodes gear the S20/
S60 is excellent and very well built.  I also use the S/60 on my Antipodes Core over the Hybrid Power Supply designed for it and it clearly makes a difference.

The S20 and S60 are no longer in production but can be found used and are a great value.

@rikkipuu I would love to get an S20/S60 combination but they are almost impossible to find.