On a purely theoretical level I fully agree with what you wrote Thumb5 but in practice I experience things that don't always coincide with those views. I have *no (conclusive) idea* why. And although I find these matters incredibly fascinating, in the end it's the result that matters.
It's not only the (USB) cable that makes a difference. For example me introducing JPlay into my own playback chain changed the sound with the same cable present. Lot's of people experience the(se) same kind of changes. All I know is that the USB link is incredibly low latency; I've tweaked it to the maximum, the USB buffer is only 1 (!!) sample now which JPlay calls 'direct link'.
It's not only the (USB) cable that makes a difference. For example me introducing JPlay into my own playback chain changed the sound with the same cable present. Lot's of people experience the(se) same kind of changes. All I know is that the USB link is incredibly low latency; I've tweaked it to the maximum, the USB buffer is only 1 (!!) sample now which JPlay calls 'direct link'.
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