Musical Fidelity - V-LINK 192 - Asynchronous USB To SPDIF Converter
Musical Fidelity V-Link: Affordable, Incredible Asynchronous 24/192 Performance The Musical Fidelity V-Link 192 features the same asynchronous USB, outstandingly jitter-free performance as the V-Link II, but adds compatibility with ultra high resolution 24-bit/192kHz via USB - until now, a territory claimed by only very expensive devices. But the new V-Link 192 offers true 24-bit/192kHz asynchronous performance at an incredibly competitive price. It has both COAX and fully balanced digital outputs, and colored LEDs to distinguish which frequency is being used. The V-Link 192 is a remarkably affordable solution for incredibly high-end sound. "During playback the V-Link 192 adjusted to new incoming sample rates immediately without pops, clicks, or hiccups. Readers contemplating the purchase of a USB to S/PDIF converter should start with the V-Link 192. Getting nearly 90% of the performance at a fraction of the price is a no-brainer for most computer audiophiles. I highly recommend walking before running and I highly recommend starting with the V-Link 192 before spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on another USB to S/PDIF converter." - Computer Audiophile More people are storing their cherished music collections on computer. This exciting consumer led revolution gives new and exciting possibilities for audiophiles. However, the standard USB output from laptops has been a serious limitation on ultimate quality. Standard computer USB outputs are synchronous. This means that the computer will determine its output data rate at its whim. From an audiophile's perspective this is a disaster. The data rate might be 14 BIT 32 kHz or it might be at a higher data rate. It just depends on what the computer decides to do. The solution to this problem is an asynchronous connection. Simply put, the receiving device instructs the computer to give it data (via its USB output) at whatever rate it has been stored on the computer di