The new flat WireWorld USB cable can handle lengths up to 7 meters. I have a 1.5m and 5m in my system and I can't hear a sonic difference between the two cable lengths like some other cable brands. BTW, the sound quality is superb compared to other cables (Kimber, Belkin Gold, Monster) costing the same price.
Long USB Cable OK?
I just purchased an Ultra Fi iRoc DAC (haven't received it yet), and intend to use it with a media PC that has iTunes (I've all my CDs on the HD on Apple Lossless format).
Question I have is whether it is ok to use a long USB cable from my PC to the DAC? Currently my PC is about 18 feet from my Audio System. I can then connect the DAC to my Preamp with a very nice analog pair of ICs (1M pair of Acoustic Zen Absolute - I think retail on those was about $2.5k). Also, can I use a regular length USB cable and an extender (I have an extender already, so am just wondering if I can use that too, without any sonic impairment)?
Alternatively, I have a very long length of cheap analog ICs I can use (and keep the DAC close to the PC with a short USB cable).
I keep the PC out of the way because its noisy and prefer not to have it alongside the audio system and speakers.
Any advice welcome. Thanks!
John.
Question I have is whether it is ok to use a long USB cable from my PC to the DAC? Currently my PC is about 18 feet from my Audio System. I can then connect the DAC to my Preamp with a very nice analog pair of ICs (1M pair of Acoustic Zen Absolute - I think retail on those was about $2.5k). Also, can I use a regular length USB cable and an extender (I have an extender already, so am just wondering if I can use that too, without any sonic impairment)?
Alternatively, I have a very long length of cheap analog ICs I can use (and keep the DAC close to the PC with a short USB cable).
I keep the PC out of the way because its noisy and prefer not to have it alongside the audio system and speakers.
Any advice welcome. Thanks!
John.