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In Reply to: RE: USB cable posted by ahendler on March 27, 2015 at 22:11:30
Both YFS (Your Final System) and CAD make data only versions of their USB cables. There are likely others who do also.
When I was using a Mac mini, I used to cut the power from the USB cable using the ifi iUSBPower device. I believe Empirical Audio's Short Block filter also cuts power from the USB cable so it can only be used with DACs (like our Hex) that internally power the USB input.
The Antipodes DX has a powerless USB output (as well as a powered USB output) so one could presumably use any USB cable but it would only carry data when connected through the unpowered USB output. I use only the data leg of the ifi Gemini cable from the unpowered USB output, leaving the power leg unconnected.
If any others here know of another data only USB cable, I would be interested in hearing about them.
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I thought you were saying Acoustic Revive made a data only cable
Thanks
Alan
Sorry, I thought they did.
It appears they do not advertise a data only cable, but I did find this on their website;
"However, you can order any length of USB-1,0SP and USB-1.0PL for your equipment because our USB cables are fully handmade by skilled craftsmen."
Since you really like the sound of their USB cable, and since they are handmade, I would recommend contacting them and asking if they would make you a cable minus the power leg.
Since my dac draws no power over the power leg I don't see that there would be any difference plus there cables are expensive
Alan
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