USB cables and Galvanic Isolation


I've seen that some Dac manufacturers tout having galvanic isolated usb ports.
Does this mean that the Dac is immune to noise/jitter generated by a computer usb port connected to it?
And will a special noise isolating USB cable be required in this instance?
I've seen a lot of threads touting audiophile usb cables and at present I'm not using one.  I am using an Amazon Basics usb cable from my computer to a Peachtree DACitx.  I have been thinking of upgrading the Peachtree as it was my first external Dac which I am happy with but curious as to how much of a jump in SQ I will hear with a newer more expensive DAC. 
Although, I'm not disappointed in the sound I'm getting from the computer, after reading on-line forums that computers generate a lot of noise and mess with the sound I'm a little leary of usb audio.
nicktheknife

Showing 1 response by oldhvymec

Why is galvanic isolation so important? I know what the definition is.
What does it improve? Why isn't it used all the time. Galvanic action, is growing barnacles, isn't it? To galvanise, is to Zinc plate iron, right?

So what is galvanic isolation?

Just wondering?

Regards