DAC Manufacturer Aversion To External DSP

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1 hour ago, barrows said:

 

6.  There is nothing "wrong" with USB.  In fact, USB is one of the best digital audio interfaces we have.  Like anything, it can be done well, or not.

 

Can you give me an example of a USB implementation "done well" were  swapping a USB cable or tweaking with the source has no impact on the sound quality? 

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So what is your explanation for the fact that even with a "well implemented" USB input there is still an impact of cables and source tweaking? 

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5 minutes ago, barrows said:

This has been discussed ad infinitum at other places on this site and I feel no need to repeat it here.

 

And remember, my best case scenario DAC project outlined here would utilize an optical ethernet input.  This does, however, require a very sophisticated onboard Ethernet receiver implementation and isolation.

 

Yes it would, and the kind of "heroic engineering" you were referring to above... 

 

Lets keep our fingers crossed. 😉