USB audio cable type PC to XMC-1

[HunTer]

Hi:

The manual of the XMC-1 says the USB Stream input (#4-rear panel) is used to connect the USB digital ouput of a device, like a computer ... based- audio source ... that supports USB Audio Class 2 (UAC2),

Also, it is recommended to use a good quality commercial USB cable (no longer than 2 meters) and also, to avoid unusual "audiophile" cables that may not comply with standard USB data cable specifications.

So, I would like to connect my laptop (Dell inspiron 15 5000 series i7) to my XMC-1, to play Hi Res music (trying first time), but I don't know what USB cable type I need to do it (almost 62 years old, and no a computer...)

I could no find any Emotiva USB cable in their web page so I hope to buy a good one from Monoprice.

I just need your help to let me know what USB cable I need to get.

Thank you.

[jlafrenz]

www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=5438

[HunTer]

jlafrenz: Thank you so much!!

[ausman]

to answer 30+ year question with a modern answer unless the dac you use supports 3.5 stereo input your only option is to use toslink digital, hdmi or rca

you will introduce white noise into the hifi/ht equipment over a grounded jack to rca cable

If you have to connect a pc to hifi/or upto 7.1 either toslink or co-ax digital connection if pc audio card or onboard audio and processor supports it or use hdmi..

not sure the usb can function the way intend it too last I heard usb on back was used as an update port for firmware..