Monolith by Monoprice USB Digital Audio Cable - USB Type-A to USB Type-B, 1m
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UPC # 18890280862233
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How in the world can a USB cable _in any way_ change or influence the analog signal that comes out of the DAC??!!
Fred P
on May 30, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Ah yes, a cable naysayer. Perhaps long term viewing of the Cable Asylum portion of the Audio Asylum website will help. My ears tell me there are great differences in audio reproduction among USB cables. The Monolith is an excellent cable at a very reasonable price.
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- GREGORY C on May 30, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Ah yes, a cable naysayer. Perhaps long term viewing of the Cable Asylum portion of the Audio Asylum website will help. My ears tell me there are great differences in audio reproduction among USB cables. The Monolith is an excellent cable at a very reasonable price.
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- GREGORY C on May 30, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 8, 2019
The theory is that the sound is only as good as the weakest link which is often the cables. While it may
not improve the sound it might keep it from sounding worse.
not improve the sound it might keep it from sounding worse.
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- David G on May 30, 2019
It has to be competently made and meet the required spec at a minimum. Noise rejection (i.e to ensure good data transfer) is also required.
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- Edward C H on May 14, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 29, 2020
I suspect it really cannot, unless the cable is frayed and lacks continuity. I think this cable is likely to hold up physically.
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- SAMUEL VISNER V on May 30, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 9, 2019
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Is this cable USB 2.0 or 3.0? My apologies if this is in the description and I missed it.
Nick W
on Jun 16, 2020
BEST ANSWER: It is USB 2.0. A USB 3.0, Type A to B has a different "B" termination that will not work with audio. If you do an image search (google, safari...) of the two cables, you can see that the USB Type B termination has an additional connection. Simply, USB Audio cables A to B are generally 2.0.
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- DrEas on Aug 10, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2020
BEST ANSWER: It is USB 2.0. A USB 3.0, Type A to B has a different "B" termination that will not work with audio. If you do an image search (google, safari...) of the two cables, you can see that the USB Type B termination has an additional connection. Simply, USB Audio cables A to B are generally 2.0.
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- DrEas on Aug 10, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2020
I could not find any reference either. But I’m using it to connect Schitt Asgard 3,to a Mac computer. Schitt insist on USB 2.0 and not 3.0 for this purpose. The monolith cable works beautifully. Hope that helps.
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- Michael K on Aug 11, 2021
- Purchased on Dec 7, 2020
This is a USB 2.0 Cable. Many 2.0 cables are sold as 3.0. A USB 3.0 needs a 9 pin connector, it kind of looks like two micro-usb connectors fused together.
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- MURALI S on Aug 10, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 30, 2020
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Is this USB audio cable 90 Ohm impedance?
STEPHEN L
on Jul 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The characteristic impedance of a USB cable is 90 Ohms. Any competent USB cable design engineering will feature a 90 Ohm characteristic impedance. Ask Monoprice if they have the specs if you wish to be assured.
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- Lawrence C on Jul 1, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 10, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The characteristic impedance of a USB cable is 90 Ohms. Any competent USB cable design engineering will feature a 90 Ohm characteristic impedance. Ask Monoprice if they have the specs if you wish to be assured.
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- Lawrence C on Jul 1, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 10, 2019
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Which type of USB is it? is it 1.0? 1.1? 2.0? I want to know if it's full duplex or not and what bandwidth it support if possible, thanks.
A shopper
on Jun 1, 2021
USB 3.0 and I'm running 384000 sample with no issues.
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- Clay H on Jun 2, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 25, 2020
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Is the cable rated a 2.0?
A shopper
on Sep 23, 2020
BEST ANSWER: This item will work for a USB 2.0 connection. That is the application I use mine for (computer>DAC).
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- Scott W on Sep 23, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 12, 2020
BEST ANSWER: This item will work for a USB 2.0 connection. That is the application I use mine for (computer>DAC).
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- Scott W on Sep 23, 2020
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do you make adapter from usb-b female to micro-sub male?
A shopper
on Aug 28, 2020
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