E-Sata vs USB 3.0 Audio Quality

[Jacob Love]

Is E-SATA still regarded as better than USB in regards to audio quality for external storage?

[Miska]

Is E-SATA still regarded as better than USB in regards to audio quality for external storage?

 

I don't know about sound quality, but SATA it is more efficient with significantly less CPU load and with advanced disk access features. (Depending on particular SATA controller too...)

 

I'm using small 2.5" FW800 disk on Mac Mini, but otherwise for continuous use I would pick either E-SATA or Thunderbolt disk these days.

[tranz]

The less electrical pull from the mobo the better. If possible externally power the HD.

[Audio_ELF]

Is E-SATA still regarded as better than USB in regards to audio quality for external storage?

One of the main issues is if using a USB DAC, you want to avoid having the HDD on USB.

[Deaf Cat]

I tried esata & externally powered case for storage vs internal sata.

I was expecting the esata to sound better as external power well shielded esata cable etc.

It was quite clear to me, my storage hdd sounded better when using internal power and normal internal sata cable, than when it was in the external case with the well shielded cable..??

So my esata case & cable is in the cupboard somewhere..

My ears my kit of course, I would suggest trying for your self as I would guess all kit will vary, as well as ears ;-)