Hello,
I am looking for a USB to SPDIF converter to use with a Metrum Octave DAC. The primary ones under consideration are:
1. JKSPDIF Mk III ($450)
2. Audiophilleo 2 ($579)
3. Audiophilleo 2 with Pure Power ($999)
These configuration would be computer->USB to SPDIF->Metrum Octave->Rogue Cronus->Harbeth P3ESR
Aside from the obvious cost consideration favoring the JKSPDIF Mk III and Linux support favoring the Audiophilleo, can anyone comment on how the sound compares for any of the units?
Understanding that all of this is system dependent, I would love to hear from anyone with experience with any of the units mentioned above. I would prefer to do without the Pure Power upgrade, to keep costs down, but am willing to spring for it if it would being a significant improvement over the stock AP2.
Both offer a home trial after purchase, but it'd be nice to get owner feedback before going through the purchase. I have noticed that there were people who have mentioned owning the Audiophillio but searching through threads hasn't helped to find out if they kept them and were still happy with them. Any feedback from owners/past owners of either unit would be appreciated.
I am looking for a USB to SPDIF converter to use with a Metrum Octave DAC. The primary ones under consideration are:
1. JKSPDIF Mk III ($450)
2. Audiophilleo 2 ($579)
3. Audiophilleo 2 with Pure Power ($999)
These configuration would be computer->USB to SPDIF->Metrum Octave->Rogue Cronus->Harbeth P3ESR
Aside from the obvious cost consideration favoring the JKSPDIF Mk III and Linux support favoring the Audiophilleo, can anyone comment on how the sound compares for any of the units?
Understanding that all of this is system dependent, I would love to hear from anyone with experience with any of the units mentioned above. I would prefer to do without the Pure Power upgrade, to keep costs down, but am willing to spring for it if it would being a significant improvement over the stock AP2.
Both offer a home trial after purchase, but it'd be nice to get owner feedback before going through the purchase. I have noticed that there were people who have mentioned owning the Audiophillio but searching through threads hasn't helped to find out if they kept them and were still happy with them. Any feedback from owners/past owners of either unit would be appreciated.