On Tue, 6 Jun 2000, Eric Woudenberg wrote:
>
>Hi David,
>
>David Witzany <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>>
>> I've checked these "special" cables out a bit more and, while they're
>>still analog, they plug into your sound card's USB port, which the
>>manufacturers claim leads to the improved S/N ratio. On the other hand,
>>several companies have these USB-miniplug cables for under $20, so even if
>>I buy the argument, I don't have to buy the Xitel cable...
>
>The "USB to Miniplug" products are quite a bit more than just cables.
>Since USB is a digital bus, these devices are essentially USB
>interfaces coupled with Digital to Analog converters. And since the
>D/A conversion is done outside the PC, the analog signal can be kept
>pretty quiet. I've tried the Xitel MDPORT-AN1 by the way and like it a
>lot.
>
>Can you tell me which other products you've seen, especially those for
>under $20?
>
A company called Voquette has a cable/software package that's slightly cheaper
than the Xitel cable. Panasonic also has several cables out that I've seen
advertised for around $20. Their cables have optical connectors on one end,
and either a miniplug or a USB connector on the other.
>Rick
Dave.
David Witzany
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