In Reply to: Why USB? posted by ketchup on October 18, 2004 at 16:39:51:
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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Follow Ups
- Re: Why USB? - audioengr 10:24:33 10/19/04 (6)
- PC gnd is now connected to audio system, unless... - Gordon Rankin 10:41:00 10/20/04 (0)
- I2S to USB - jusbe 13:11:30 10/19/04 (4)
- Re: I2S to USB - audioengr 14:01:15 10/19/04 (3)
- Re: I2S to USB - jusbe 01:08:14 10/20/04 (2)
- Really messy - audioengr 09:12:40 10/20/04 (1)
- Looking for simple solutions where they don't exist! - jusbe 09:34:19 10/20/04 (0)