7055-C - USB 2.0 vs USB 3.0

[Omnax]

Hello,

I own Intona 7055-C which I am using between my PC and DAC together with two USB 2.0 cables, as audio does not require higher bandwidth.

Does anyone know if there is any benefit (for Audio) in using USB 3.0 cable from PC to Intona, and then USB 2.0 from Intona to DAC compared to using two USB 2.0 Cables.

Thanks.

[Daniel (Intona)]

There is no theroetical benefit when using USB 3.0 cables. The extra wires within the USB 3.0 cable are simply not used when connected to a USB 2.0 DAC. The only practical benefit may be in a better cable quality when using original Intona USB 3.0 Industrial cables. The shielding is superb and may give some additional protection to environmental electromagnetic radiation.

[cma]

Hi Daniel,

I have one of your industrial 3.0 cables (4053-0.5-X), but I’m running into a compatibility issue with my 7055-C and a dell precision laptop, which only has USB-C ports.

I have several potential solutions in mind (listed in random order):
> Use a usb c male to usb a female adapter (such as the Lindy 41899) and the industrial cable. Other adapter suggestions are welcomed.
> Use a usb b 3.0 male to usb c female adapter and a branded thunderbolt 4/5 or usb 4 certified cable. (yet to find such an adapter on the interwebs but the thunderbolt cable should be, in theory, very well shielded).
> Replace the industrial cable with a dedicated usb c - usb b 3.0 cable, such as Lindy’s triple shielded 0.5m 36665.
> Permanently replace the usb a connector on the industrial cable with usb c.

With this in mind, what would you recommend?

Thanks in advance!