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RE: Why not try a USB hub, switch, or USB-to-SPDIF converter ?

Posted by Fluter (A) on January 8, 2024 at 05:28:23

In Reply to: Why not try a USB hub, switch, or USB-to-SPDIF converter ? posted by AbeCollins on January 5, 2024 at 11:48:38:

Ah yes... the 'ole USB hub. I can appreciate the likely "dingle berry" effect coming in to play if the situation here permitted it, but data collisions would be my biggest concern if the host can't keep things straight. While I do have a hub sitting in storage here, I think the wiser approach is as you list, the USB - S/PDIF converter.

The clean implementation (no drivers) on the Mac appears to be a near ideal approach when staring at a DAC with a single USB-B port. My Benchmark DAC3 will accommodate the S/PDIF coax interconnect without issue so I think what you suggest is the proper approach.

I'll proceed to check out the device you show; do you know if I should have any "worry" about the XMOS chip(set?) version being employed? I'm thinking maybe timing accuracy of the output? I'd be sure to provide scrubbed +5vDC to the unit however.

Thanks Abe, for the solution!

Edits: 01/08/24

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