Question RE Connecting Astell&Kern DAP to External DAC/AMP

[tonycanuck]

Apologies if this is an overly simple question, but I am stuck and would appreciate some help.

I have an AK SR15 and would like to use it as a transport via USB to my DAC/AMP, the Burson Timekeeper.

I bought a micro B to USB C connector, but the AK doesn’t even register any usb connection. It charges, so obviously that port works. I have also connected my phone via the supplied cable to the Burson, so that also works.

Is it that I need a special audiophile cable to allow my DAP to send out data?

Thank you very much in advance!

 

[Roseval]

Maybe you need a OTG cable
https://www.astellnkern.com/product/product_detail.jsp?productNo=26

 

[tonycanuck]

Maybe you need a OTG cable
https://www.astellnkern.com/product/product_detail.jsp?productNo=26

Thanks. So not any connection will work, but the cable has to be designated as OTG?

(Sorry for the beginner question)

Update:

I found out that not all cables are bi-directional grrr.

The one I bought was uni-directional, from usb c to micro b. It seems most are like that, I assume as most phones are usb c these days and older devices take in data via micro b.

Hmm well I am off to see if this is even possible, from micro b into usb c.

Thanks