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How to shorten USB Cable Run

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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