I received the USB Dongle yesterday. ( http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310401470794&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:US:3160 ) First, it IS stereo in and stereo out. There is some confusing wording even on the packaging but it is indeed stereo all around. Someone suggested that the chip MAY not be as advertised. As this IS from China (with a Taiwanese chip) and having dealt with Asia for decades, I opened it (not recommended for the inexperienced, it is glued shut). It is indeed the Via Vinyl Envy USB VT-1620A chip ( http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/audio/usb/vt1620a/index.jsp ). The Via driver from their web site loaded and recognized the chip so I am 100% sure it is genuine. It should be capable of: a.. 2-channel ADC with 90dB SNR, 16/24-bit supporting 44.1/48/96/192kHz sample rates a.. 2-channel DAC with 95dB SNR, 16/24-bit supporting 44.1/48/96/192kHz sample rates I have some photos if anyone is interested. It is a nice little board and looks to be well made. Both the input (Mic) and output (Headphones and SPDIF optical) are standard 1/8 stereo jacks with the output having the additional optical coupler mounted just past the electrical contacts. It works great with HRD but I have no way of testing it for I/Q use as my KX3 is still a dream and my K3 is not equipped for I/Q out. Maybe someone better equipped and more knowledgeable could put this little guy through some tests??? If so contact me. FYI my QTH is Watsonville. BTW, I have no financial interest in this at all. This is all just FYI and me getting ready for my KX3 when the CFO gives me the go ahead.
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