USB Extenders as galvanic isolators

[Ryan Berry]

We've had success using some extenders with Ayre products, which uses XMOS.  While we haven't had the opportunity (ie. time) to test many brands of these extenders, we have used various models of Icron fairly extensively with no problems. 

 

I cannot comment how effectively it would actual be to providing the isolation your title suggests you're looking for, or how well an externally-powered USB device will sound using the wall wart power supply provided since our products are internally isolated with an separate internal power supply which minimizes these outside influences; but I can verify it will let you send a USB signal further!  I can also say that we could not hear a noticeable difference in the audio back when we were testing these several years ago, but YMMV depending on what you're connecting it to.

 

Best,

Ryan

[Ryan Berry]

@rickca

Thank you very much!  We're always glad to help!