Is there such a thing as a better USB port? In the market for a laptop as source :)

[Ymer]

I want a laptop to connect to my Opera. I believe USB is the best option.

Now as far as the laptop is concerned... anything I should be aware?

Thanks

 

[lini]

It'll only require USB 1.1, so about any USB port you can find on a notebook will be ok. Not such a good idea: indirect connection via USB hubs in general, and especially so, if there are other USB devices connected to the hub as well - that would increase your chances of getting lags and drop-outs.

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

 

[Ymer]

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Originally Posted by lini /img/forum/go_quote.gif It'll only require USB 1.1, so about any USB port you can find on a notebook will be ok. Not such a good idea: indirect connection via USB hubs in general, and especially so, if there are other USB devices connected to the hub as well - that would increase your chances of getting lags and drop-outs. Greetings from Munich! Manfred / lini

Would using sp/dif out be a better idea?

Also, where's a good place to buy headphones and laptops in Munich?

Thanks!

 

[wanderman]

thread jack related question.... does anyone know if adjusting the polling rate of the usb port affects the quality of the dac's signal?

 

[EnOYiN]

Using USB is your best option as far as jitter is concerned. USB is the least likely to cause any cracks.

 

[Happy Camper]

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Originally Posted by Ymer /img/forum/go_quote.gif I want a laptop to connect to my Opera. I believe USB is the best option. Now as far as the laptop is concerned... anything I should be aware? Thanks

http://www.empiricalaudio.com/frComp...Off-Ramp%20I2S

Check out the I2S off ramp. May be more than you want to get into but worth the read.

6moons used a $1000 toshiba with their test. Their conclusion was that a laptop with a properly built usb dac will take the race with a cdp hands down.