Any DAC with 2 or even 3 USB inputs available

clplarry

As so many music players including computer audio both for Windows and Linux are connected through USB to DAC, it is convenient to have a DAC equipped with 2 or even 3 USB inputs for operation with different music players as mentioned. In fact, any DAC in the market available for such purpose? Please advise.  

sealteam4

應無任何高階機會咁做
因為usb好難做，整多一個對聲音質素影響都唔小

clplarry

sealteam4 發表於 2018-6-3 09:27
應無任何高階機會咁做
因為usb好難做，整多一個對聲音質素影響都唔小

But it seemed even no any manufacturer in the market available for such kind of products including the high or low end audio.

clplarry

I think it's creative for a DAC to have two USB boards installed for listening options. For example, USB 1 for XMos and USB 2 for Amanero. So, the users can connect a miusic player with USB 1 and another player with USB 2 to avoid plugging and unplugging the DAC's USB input whenever changing the music player from one to another. I am sure many audiophiles not only use one music player. The multi-USB inputs for a DAC is a must for audiophiles nowadays in terms of convenience and necessity.  

alluget

Mytek  Stereo 192 DSD DAC   2 usb input

diamondblack

Fact is, the industry is moving away from using USB as the main input, which to me they amended what they shouldn't have done in the first place.

dekiller

Usually, users will connect one PC only. Especially, most DAC nowadays including streamming functions. Other standalone source use mostly AES, Coaxial, or IIS for connections.

clplarry

alluget 發表於 2018-6-4 01:38
Mytek  Stereo 192 DSD DAC   2 usb input

Yes, there are 2 USB inputs on Mytek Stereo 192, one for USB1.1 and the other USB2.0.
I think the USB1.1 is for OS operation (Music Player or computer) and the 2.0 is for the connection of external hard drive for music files input only.

CKKeung

clplarry 發表於 2018-6-4 08:09
Yes, there are 2 USB inputs on Mytek Stereo 192, one for USB1.1 and the other USB2.0. I think the  ...

clplarry hing,

MSB DACs are of modular design.
You can install your own choice of combination of USB input modules and Renderer network modules.
However, MSB makes only one USB module model.

clplarry

CKKeung 發表於 2018-6-4 08:25
clplarry hing,

MSB DACs are of modular design.

Thanks for your information

elo

diamondblack 發表於 2018-6-4 05:49
Fact is, the industry is moving away from using USB as the main input, which to me they amended what ...

Agree USB is a bad interface.  

tsqaure

There's one thing called USB Hub.

DaDaDa

仲有 Bryston BDA-3...
2 個 USB DAC In...
單用一個或同時駁兩部 CAS Transport，係聽唔出聲音有劣化嘅分別...

clplarry

tsqaure 發表於 2018-6-5 01:14
There's one thing called USB Hub.

USB hub is another thing for splitting one usb into multi-USB function which is not for OS operation but for independent input of various external hard disks only. Please don't mix it up!

clplarry

DaDaDa 發表於 2018-6-5 03:40
仲有 Bryston BDA-3...
2 個 USB DAC In...
單用一個或同時駁兩部 CAS Transport，係聽唔出聲音有劣化嘅分 ...

It seemed this is the only one which provides 2 USB inputs for 2 sets of music player. Are you the owner of it? How does it sound? What's the price? Please advise. Thanks

DaDaDa

clplarry 發表於 2018-6-5 09:58
It seemed this is the only one which provides 2 USB inputs for 2 sets of music player. Are you the ...

Yes, this is the only DAC I know which have both USB (2 ports support  DSD256, DXD) and HDMI (Playing DSD~SACD~2.8MHz).
I bought BDA3 from Richcoln Audio on late 2016 at $2x,xxx, in addition I’ve a BDP-2 for CAS Transport too.
The sound is “neutral” with fluidity and balance tone, this is the character of Bryston.
Such characters become much apparent when paired with BHA-1, the Bryston Headphone Amp.
BDA3 is particularly sensitive with cables, I use Revelation Audio Labs “Flagship” Power Cord and Balance Cable (4N Silver).

Sorry for late reply...

P.S.: Richcoln Audio isn’t the authorized dealer since early 2017
        Bryston Cube Amp is not as neutral as it’s source

Jacky820

Hugo TT USB-S (1.1) USB-H (2.0) both for connecting to the sources

clplarry

DaDaDa 發表於 2018-6-7 00:44
Yes, this is the only DAC I know which have both USB (2 ports support  DSD256, DXD) and HDMI (Play ...

Thanks for your reply. I have searched over the web that it was sold at US$3495 in Canada approximately HK$27xxx. But the price in Hong Kong through price.com is $32000. This product was lauched in 2015 and is still available upto the present moment with the same model number unchanged. There is no any information about the design as what DAC chip was used. Even the internal layout pictures of the DAC couldn't be googled. Is any driver needed to be installed in operation? If so, any upgrade of firmware is possible periodically? I like to have your further comments. Thanks

wilmerworkshop

國產有，Musical Paradise MP-D2，2 x USB audio inputs

clplarry

wilmerworkshop 發表於 2018-6-7 13:25
國產有，Musical Paradise MP-D2，2 x USB audio inputs

The one you recommended is a tube analogue output designed. Any more in all solid state design with dual USB input? Thanks.