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Thanks for all the help. I guess what I'm asking is this - does the V-Link cause the computer to output 24 bit from USB when it would not otherwise have done so? If the computer's USB is limited to 16 bit, would it not hold true that a V-Link next in the signal path would only be receiving what the computer gives it (16 bit in this case)?

Right, but I guess where I'm confused is if the computer's USB output is limited by a cheap chipset, I don't get how putting a V-Link next in the chain suddenly gives me a 24 bit stream. Regardless of the V-Link's specs, it would still be receiving 16 bit.

I see. So in those cases, it's a hardware limit, and a device like the HiFace or V-Link would not help much, at least as far as getting 24 bit files to remain 24 bit?

Thanks for the info! Any idea why there's a 16 bit limit on the USB input of the V-DAC, and so many other devices?

Newbie question - If I run USB into a V-DAC, is there any point in having a V-Link in front of it? Also, if I'm streaming music wirelessly, does that help in any way to reduce computer noise in the signal? Thanks!