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Re-read what FallenAngel posted. It's a timing issue. Even if the DAC chip had a buffer, it will still be storing timing information that could be good or bad. There's no way for the DAC to reference it to something else - except its own clock (or wherever) when the data arrived. If that's off, then storing it in a buffer isn't going to make it any better.
There is something talked about in terms of packeted data that might keep the proper timing signal with the packets, but it's way above my head. Try reading the thread in the Computer Audio section, "USB Cable Matters!
There are some great lessons in that thread - both about data transmission and timing relative to audio and also about some upset people with rigid thinking.
Originally Posted by icebird144 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for the summary. So, in a hypothetical situation. If the DAC has a large enough buffer, then it can store up (maybe 1-2 second) of audio, so if the jitter occurs, it can use the buffer and fix the problem. Considering USB 2.0 has a bandwidth of 480Mpbs, it shouldn't be a problem in terms of bandwidth. So anyone know if any of the higher end DACs has this function? If so, then we can use a less than perfect cable? |
Re-read what FallenAngel posted. It's a timing issue. Even if the DAC chip had a buffer, it will still be storing timing information that could be good or bad. There's no way for the DAC to reference it to something else - except its own clock (or wherever) when the data arrived. If that's off, then storing it in a buffer isn't going to make it any better.
There is something talked about in terms of packeted data that might keep the proper timing signal with the packets, but it's way above my head. Try reading the thread in the Computer Audio section, "USB Cable Matters!
There are some great lessons in that thread - both about data transmission and timing relative to audio and also about some upset people with rigid thinking.