Had the request from some customers to have a direct S/PDIF connection on the HAL MS-5 and it is now in shipping.
Have been able to get an S/PDIF coaxial output connection to the MS-5 motherboard wiring modification made. This includes a replacement back panel with the RCA connector mounting hole added to replace the original plate.
This will give 16bit/44.1KHz to 24bit/96KHz output via S/PDIF for DAC's that have that connection. No adapter is needed to go from USB to S/PDIF as the motherboard supports S/PDIF directly.
The MS-5 upgrade is $40 + shipping. I can install the mod if the MS-5 is shipped to me, but the customer will pay return shipping. It can be included in a new MS-5 build as well.