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Could someone identify what kind of connections are on this DAC?

post #1 of 7
10/6/12 at 5:55pm
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/32bit-384KHz-2012-Musiland-Monitor-01-USD-USB-sound-card-ASIO-RCA-BNC-OPTICAL-/320887514002

 

I need to know what kind of connections those are for the USB in and RCA out, since I want to buy some better cables than the ones included.

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post #2 of 7
10/6/12 at 6:32pm
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I figured out the RCA one, but the usb one is still an issue. Anyone know what kind of connector this is?

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post #3 of 7
10/6/12 at 6:34pm
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Originally Posted by MaximumSandvich View Post

http://www.ebay.com/itm/32bit-384KHz-2012-Musiland-Monitor-01-USD-USB-sound-card-ASIO-RCA-BNC-OPTICAL-/320887514002

 

I need to know what kind of connections those are for the USB in and RCA out, since I want to buy some better cables than the ones included.

 

See USB Connector Types. I wouldn't spend real money on a USB cable. If they're sturdy enough and they work, they're all the same.

 

"RCA connectors" have been the same for decades. Look up "RCA cables" or "Interconnect cables" anywhere.

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post #4 of 7
10/6/12 at 6:57pm
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Thanks, I think it's a B-type like the one I have for my headphone amp, but the little square notch at the top threw me off.

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post #5 of 7
10/6/12 at 8:32pm

It's a newer USB 3 B type connector (http://www.activemp.com/assets/usb-30/cable-B.jpg)

 

The RCA and the BNC next to it are SPDIF connections.

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post #6 of 7
10/7/12 at 2:35am

What does the 5-pin MULINK (Multi digital signal connection) do?

 

And I do not believe it's a DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) as it does not seem to have an analog output.

The only outputs I see are S/PDIF, optical and coaxial (RCA & BNC)

It's more of a USB (digital) to S/PDIF (digital) converter.


Edited by PurpleAngel - 10/7/12 at 2:43am
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post #7 of 7
10/7/12 at 3:36am
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What does the 5-pin MULINK (Multi digital signal connection) do?

 

And I do not believe it's a DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) as it does not seem to have an analog output.

The only outputs I see are S/PDIF, optical and coaxial (RCA & BNC)

It's more of a USB (digital) to S/PDIF (digital) converter.

 

MULINK seems to be a proprietary connector for current or future devices from the company, probably something like I2S or ACSS/CAST.

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