MSB Technology Optical/Coaxial Module (S/Pdif)

This is the best interface to transfer both DSD and PCM from third party products (such as the PS audio SACD transports) over an HDMI I2S interface. Unlike the majority of other I2S interfaces it includes a galvanic isolation barrier and software configuration. The Universal I2S input is a powerful toolbox of software configurable blocks. These can be configured to accept nearly any I2S implementation and use it to its fullest potential. Each currently supported transport or server will be listed as a menu option in the DAC or Digital Director’s menu with the most current additions here on our website.

Advantages:

-Enables PCM and DSD from third party transports and servers that support HDMI I2S
-Provides an isolated Word Sync for clock feedback
-Provides the best isolation available in any HDMI I2S interface
-Sample Rates to DSD 8X and 768Khz PCM (depending on source)
-New configurations can be added with software updates

Limitations:

-Limited isolation compared to ProISL fiber connection
-No error detection or correction
-Shorter cable lengths
-Asynchronous (Unless source supports Word Sync)
-Only 3.3V signaling and LVDS data channels are supported