Matrix X-SPDIF 3

If you've got a good DAC, make it a great DAC by feeding it from a source like Matrix Audio's X-SPDIF 3. This superlative, over-performing Digital-to-Digital Converter (DDC) turns your USB into a high-quality, excellent sounding HDMI I2S or AES/EBU stream for the benefit of your music.

In other words, it turns your pedestrian USB computer, smartphone or tablet source into an Element S. In essence. X-SPDIF 3's I2S-generating heart is the same as that found in Matrix's excellent network streamer.

X-SPDIF 3 takes asynchronous control over your USB input data, re-clocking it and clearly identifying your music's bit, master and word clocks to send in no uncertain terms to your downstream DAC.

Matrix's little hub leaves no room for doubt – its SPDIF coaxial RCA and AES/EBU outputs leave USB sound quality in the dirt. 

After FPGA processing, Element S generates pure I2S data and outputs it via HDMI to any Matrix, Denafrips, Holo Audio or other DAC complying with four pin-out standards for best DAC compatability.

Otherwise, this I2S data as well as the source bit, master and word clock presided over by Accusilicon crystal oscillators may be packaged into S/PDIF with the premier standard of AES/EBU – perfect for dCS Data Conversion Systems Lina – backed up by co-axial RCA and optical outputs.

Take it to new heights by upgrading its 12 volt DC power supply (not included) via one from iFi Audio, and forever forget the woes of USB sound. After discovering this cure to digi-itis, shop for a DAC from Matrix here, or view our other digital here.