One of the pressing problems with computer audio has been how to successfully integrate it into our stereo rigs. Some music enthusiasts use closed-ended music servers such as those from Sooloos,, Squeezebox, and/or, with each of these systems having their own notable strengths and weaknesses. Another option is to use an actual computer itself as the player and output the signal directly into your stereo system, which is the route being explored by many audiophiles.

As you might guess, utilizing the computer's internal soundcard as and analog output will not get you the best sound and a common complaint with many of the equipped that have recently populated the market is that the USB inputs are not up to the same performance levels as the SPDIF inputs. This brings us to the category of to SPDIF converters such as the Sonicweld Diverter available from CryoParts. Additional Resources.

Convert Longer The Bel Canto uLink asynchronous USB-S/PDIF Converter works the same as most other like-devices taking the USB. I changed to the Esoteric D-07 processor that I have in for review, now using the RCA version of the Halide Bridge. (The Esoteric has RCA S/PDIF inputs, whereas the.

The Sonicweld Diverter at $1,300 is designed as an integral part of your audio system and not merely an adapter or converter to make things work. The seemingly simple process of converting a digital audio signal from USB to SPDIF turns out to be fairly complex and difficult. Sure it can be done by many devices that are plunging in price but only with a serious performance hit. The Sonicweld Diverter tackles the problem of converting the signal while minimizing artifacts, principally those from the time domain. The device itself is not the rough, utilitarian enclosure that many other converters have utilized but, fittingly, more akin to a piece of high end audio gear.

The Diverter measures roughly six inches square and a little over an inch thick. The multi-layer chassis has a roughly square shape with rounded corners and insets on the left and right sides for the USB input and SPDIF output. In each of the four corners there is a large hole through the chassis which could be for cooling, lightening or simple aesthetic purposes. As far as aesthetics, this piece of equipment is beautifully made out of multiple layers of aluminum in Utah and is available in a variety of colors. Mathematica 10.1 keygen. My review sample is a racy red with silver accents.