Why still USB 2.0?


I have noted many streamers , or int. amp still having USB 2.0 on their machine, especially the USB B socket.But form computer pov today is USB 3.0 or above dominant already, and type  C plugs are widely abailable . Why the audio industry still prefer the USB 2.0? 

 

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Showing 1 response by erik_squires

No reason to go higher.  USB 2.0 has plenty of bandwidth for audio, including DSD.

USB 2.0 has the widest compatibility as well.

To give you an example, a 384kHz/32 bit stereo audio signal only needs ~ 25 Mbps but USB 2.0 supports 480 Mbps