Due to the location of my computer in realtion to my DAC, I need to run a very long USB connection from the PC in my study to the DAC (in the listening room (@ 18 feet). I cannot imagine this is ideal, but to get s shorter USB run I would need to locate my PC and HDDs in the room where the audio system is (along with all their attendant noise). I'm looking for a better solution so I can run a much shorter USB cable. Would it be better to go to a NAS placed nearer to the DAC, or are those things just as noisy? What about leaving the NAS in my office and running ethernet to a dedicated streaming device located near the DAC (like a Mac mini or something cheaper)? Any ideas welcome.
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Topic - How to shorten USB Cable Run - Brody 11:47:53 08/13/14 (17)
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- RE: I use a 15 ft USB cable with no issues - Brody 16:35:36 08/14/14 (2)
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- RE: I use a 15 ft USB cable with no issues - fmak 14:05:54 08/15/14 (0)
- RE: I use a 15 ft USB cable with no issues - AbeCollins 12:54:26 08/14/14 (0)
- RE: How to shorten USB Cable Run - AbeCollins 20:50:18 08/13/14 (0)
- Consider using a laptop.... - StephenJK 20:18:24 08/13/14 (1)
- RE: Consider using a laptop.... - AbeCollins 21:08:07 08/13/14 (0)
- RE: How to shorten USB Cable Run - John Elison 13:22:40 08/13/14 (1)
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