TECHNOLOGY BREAKTHROUGH OF THE YEAR 2011
Berkeley Alpha USB
Functionally, the Alpha USB does what many sub-$300 devices do: converts USB to S/PDIF. But that’s where the similarities end. The Alpha USB is not just the best device of its kind; it also provides a state-of-the-art method for getting music out of a computer and into a DAC. Adding the Alpha USB is like sharpening the focus on a camera and snapping images into vivid clarity. The entire presentation becomes more coherent, better resolved, and more lifelike. This device fully reveals the glory of high-resolution sources, particularly in its portrayal of the finest textural and spatial details. The Alpha USB wins our Technology Breakthrough of the Year Award because its performance exceeds that of every other product in its category. RH (214)
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