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USB Cable with Separate Audio & Power [message #76483] Thu, 25 April 2013 06:45 Go to next message
audioaudio90 is currently offline  audioaudio90
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This USB cable by KingRex is a Y-type, with power going to one end and the audio going to the other. I wonder how much of an advantage you get by the separation; all I can see right now is needing two USB ports instead of one.
Re: USB Cable with Separate Audio & Power [message #76502 is a reply to message #76483] Thu, 25 April 2013 21:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gofar99 is currently offline  gofar99
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Hi, There are a number of possible advantages. Lots of time the power from the PC or laptop is full of junk. Using and external power source can provide clean power and improve the sound. Also you can get more power from an external power source than is available from the computer. The computer is usually limited to providing 500ma max. External sources I have seen can do as much as 2 amps.

Good Listening
Bruce
Re: USB Cable with Separate Audio & Power [message #76524 is a reply to message #76483] Fri, 26 April 2013 21:23 Go to previous message
Kingfish is currently offline  Kingfish
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Yes. Gofar is right. More power that is cleaner is the main advantage. If you are into the quality sound as much as I am, it is well worth it.
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