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Re: Why USB?

Here are the benefits to USB->S/PDIF converters:

1) Galvanically isolates PC from stereo system
2) Eliminates one S/PDIF interface (transformer,capacitors etc..)
3) The S/PDIF cable or wiring if internal can be very short and impedance controlled
4) The USB cable can be much longer than an S/PDIF cable without any audible degradation
5) Reclocking in the converter can be low-jitter, such as using a Superclock2 etc.. - this can also be done in a USB to I2S converter
6) can have a separate power supply or even battery powered


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