[slwiser]

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Originally Posted by immtbiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif Doesn't USB output only in 16 bit, so even if you used a 24 bit chip, would it make a difference?

USB signal is a carrier to the audio feed which can be 16 or 24 bit wide data.

 

[Jaw007]

Quote:

Originally Posted by immtbiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif Doesn't USB output only in 16 bit, so even if you used a 24 bit chip, would it make a difference?

For the future USB it might!

 

[grawk]

usb handles 24 bit data just fine. Windows stock usb sound drivers can't do greater than 48khz, but there are aftermarket drivers that can.

 

[immtbiker]

Thanks for the clarification.

 

[mattigol]

Dear jamato8, I know this is Ray's thread but may I commend you for your outstanding photographic work? Some of the best people images I have seen in a long time! Almost makes me restart this hobby that I gave up some 3 years ago due to job constraints.

 

[RobA19]

USB cable? As the Predator doesn't come with a usb connecting cable I used a cheap cable that came with a digital photo viewer keyring. Does the quality of the cable affect the quality of output when connected this way (usb to laptop)? Must admit it sounds great to me; just wonder if the cable could improve the sound further?

 

[milkpowder]

You won't hear a difference. Don't worry about the USB cable!

 

[jamato8]

I have read otherwise, that a good quality USB cable can make a difference. It is digital but just like anything in digital there can be reflections of the signal and connects that can effect the signal. The standard is 20 or 28 gauge. I have read that running the heavier gauge in a quality USB makes a difference. It used to be that zip cord was good enough for speakers then Monster Cable came out and from there things got better but only because of the audiophile.

 

[milkpowder]

I've "heard" otherwise

I have a few USB cables I got from different products and I have to admit I wouldn't be able to tell between them in a DBT, much like I can't really tell between TOSlink and coaxial.

I've always wondered whether different USB cables yield different transfer speeds... Now that's actually measurable.

 

[Jaw007]

Use the shortest cable possible,and you should be ok!

 

[johnsonad]

Ordered mine today. Need a work rig that can be locked up at night and you can't beat Ray's intro prices

Thanks again Ray!

 

[jamato8]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattigol /img/forum/go_quote.gif Dear jamato8, I know this is Ray's thread but may I commend you for your outstanding photographic work? Some of the best people images I have seen in a long time! Almost makes me restart this hobby that I gave up some 3 years ago due to job constraints.

Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed them.

 

[flohmann]

Now that the word is out that you can get a digital output from an iPod (see the recent Wadia announcement; apparently the 6G iPod Classic can output SPDIF to "authenticated" devices), I think I have to wait for an SPDIF version of the Predator. Looks like USB just became less interesting for those of us with iPod Classics and MacBooks...

Given the gravitational field of the iPod, I imagine that portable headphone amp makers will have to start thinking about revising to add SPDIF and the Apple approved "authentication chip."

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by flohmann /img/forum/go_quote.gif Now that the word is out that you can get a digital output from an iPod (see the recent Wadia announcement; apparently the 6G iPod Classic can output SPDIF to "authenticated" devices), I think I have to wait for an SPDIF version of the Predator. Looks like USB just became less interesting for those of us with iPod Classics and MacBooks... Given the gravitational field of the iPod, I imagine that portable headphone amp makers will have to start thinking about revising to add SPDIF and the Apple approved "authentication chip."

I must be out of the loop - I haven't heard of this.

 

[johnsonad]

Quote:

Originally Posted by flohmann /img/forum/go_quote.gif Now that the word is out that you can get a digital output from an iPod (see the recent Wadia announcement; apparently the 6G iPod Classic can output SPDIF to "authenticated" devices), I think I have to wait for an SPDIF version of the Predator. Looks like USB just became less interesting for those of us with iPod Classics and MacBooks... Given the gravitational field of the iPod, I imagine that portable headphone amp makers will have to start thinking about revising to add SPDIF and the Apple approved "authentication chip."

You have an odd thought process but if it makes you happy to have all of those different parts in the audio chain then your money will be well spent.