Should I buy a Musical Fidelity V-link 192 now that it is discontinued?

[Captain]

I am looking for a good asynchronous USB To SPDIF Converter up to 24/192

As I was looking at the manufacturers site for Musical Fidelity V-link 192 I found that it is discontinued.

It is still for sale by Amazon for around $200,-

Three questions:

1.: is the technology in this converter outdated or not very good?

2.: Will it be wise to buy it now that it is cheap or shall I look further?

3.: is there a XMOS chip inside? ( I have read good reviews of this chip)

[wwaldmanfan]

I am looking for a good asynchronous USB To SPDIF Converter up to 24/192

As I was looking at the manufacturers site for Musical Fidelity V-link 192 I found that it is discontinued.

It is still for sale by Amazon for around $200,-

Three questions:

1.: is the technology in this converter outdated or not very good?

2.: Will it be wise to buy it now that it is cheap or shall I look further?

3.: is there a XMOS chip inside? ( I have read good reviews of this chip)

 

I suspect that these are discontinued simply because the newer DACs all support USB 2.0/192kHz, making this device pretty much redundant.

I own one, and it was a worthwhile addition to my system. You could spend more, but, for the price, I think it was money well spent.

A good digital coax cable will help it perform at its best. I was using a Canare LV-77S (about $35), and upgraded to a Black Cat Silverstar 75 ($150), which made a noticeable improvement.

[Captain]

Thank you for your advice.

I have just bought one from Amazon.

It had very good reviews and it may not be the top of the bill but for this price I think it is a very good deal.

It will be well after Christmas before I can install it. I hope that the difference in sound will be well noticeable.

[Audio_ELF]

I have no information; but I suspect it has been discontinued as part of Musical Fidelity's ending of the V series line in favour of the V90 series...

 

I suspect that these are discontinued simply because the newer DACs all support USB 2.0/192kHz, making this device pretty much redundant.

I own one, and it was a worthwhile addition to my system. You could spend more, but, for the price, I think it was money well spent.

A good digital coax cable will help it perform at its best. I was using a Canare LV-77S (about $35), and upgraded to a Black Cat Silverstar 75 ($150), which made a noticeable improvement.

[maelob]

Before you pull the trigger recommend looking at the Bel Canto MLink currently on sale for 188 dollars at Dedicated Audio. I just ordered one. http://www.dedicatedaudio.com/inc/sdetail/34738

Ismael

[Captain]

Before you pull the trigger recommend looking at the Bel Canto MLink currently on sale for 188 dollars at Dedicated Audio. I just ordered one. Dedicated Audio - Bel Canto mLink - USB to SPIDF BNC/RCA Converter

Ismael

As you can see, I have already made a decision.

All these choices are too hard for a non-technician to make. I have not found one conclusive comparison between these converters. So it all comes to what you can hear. I am not in a position to compare at least two before I buy.

So I rely on the reviews and they all seem to make a difference. That must be enough for me then.

I expect to be happy with my purchase.

Thanks again for your advice Mealob. I appriciate it.

[maelob]

No worries that's the fun part of this hobby. I really enjoy whenever I get new gear LoL