I just picked up a cheap USB recording interface, an ADS RDX-150-EF for $14. It uses a Burr Brown PCM2902E AD/DA chipset and a TI OPA4374A op-amp. It's a very simple design with only three main components. Here's a few pictures:
Packaging and front of the unit:
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Rear connections:
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Inside shot:
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Closeup of the chips:
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Specifications:Capture:- Bit Rate: 16-bit
- Sampling Rate: 8, 11, 16, 22.05, 32 44.1 or 48 kHz
- THD+N: 0.01%
- SNR: 80 dB
Playback: - Bit Rate: 16-bit
- Sampling Rate: 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz
- THD+N: 0.005%
- SNR: 96 dB
Input/Output:- Audio Input: RCA Stereo (Left and Right); SPDIF (Toslink)
- Audio Output: RCA Stereo (Left and Right); SPDIF (Toslink)
- Power: USB bus powered (no external supply needed)
- USB: Type B USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 compatible as a full speed device
LEDs: Unit Dimensions: 1.1 x 5.6 x 3.25-inches (H x W x D, approximate)
Once I thoroughly test the unit I will post an extensive review with samples.