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Coaxial - USB from DAC

Hi, I'm totally confused. Do I want to replace one of my inputs to my DAC ( a 30'  USB cable from my computer) with a coaxial cable. If yes, I'd need a splitter, is that still OK??? 

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I. The main system is in my parlor- IFI Zen Stream to DAC, via Coaxial cable. 
DAC to Schiit preeamp w/bal. XLRs. It goes to an amp in the parlor to Totem Forest speakers, and outputs, too, via Coaxial 30'  to my office, Sansui 7070 vintage  to my Totem Sky bookshelf speakers

Question: I use a  30' USB cable  to my DAC from my PC - can that, or should that be replaced  with a coaxial cable - and if yes,, I'd need to run it into a coxial spitter to go into the DAC. Would that be an improvement over the current USB? Does it make a difference? 

As I said, I am confused. Thanks in advance. 

mendef

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ghdprentice
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Not an answer to your question, but a dedicated streamer placed with the rest of your components will likely sound a lot better and solve the problem. You can feed it with a wifi extender and short Ethernet cable to avoid a new problem). My high end systems runs on a wifi extenders. 

 

 

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