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Asynchronous USB

Publisher: The Computer Audiophile
Date: Januar 2010
Author: Chris Connaker
Title: CES 2010 Notes

Asynchronous USB is commonly referred to as the best type of USB interface implementation. Until recently consumers have only had a few options for async USB components. There were a handful of new asynchronous USB interfaces on display at CES this year. Some of them I was unable to verify as truly asynchronous. Instead of cast doubt on the product or the manufacturer or publish incorrect details I will wait for further information before commenting. Two interfaces I was very impressed with come from Mbl and Resolution Audio.

Everyone in high end audio is aware that Mbl manufacturers very good sounding products. I met with Mbl's Chief Engineer Juergen Reis who provided details about his new USB interface. Some technical aspects were admittedly way over my head, but I understood the gist of what Juergen said. The new Mbl USB interface does register as Asynchronous using the USB Prober utility, but Juergen's design appeared to take asyc one step further. I jokingly referred to it as Asynchronous+. It will be interesting to see other engineer's opinions of what Juergen has done and to compare the Mbl interface to other asynchronous interfaces on a technical level. The Mbl USB interface can be added to current Mbl DACs and does not exist as a standalone product.

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