Are there wireless USB dongles for Dacs?

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Ultralight

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Are there wireless USB dongles for Dacs?
« on: 25 Jun 2015, 07:34 pm »
Right now, I'm using a USB cable to connect from my computer to my DAC. 

Given that there are wireless HDMI connections, I got to wondering if there are wireless USB connections.

Is there something that will allow my laptop USB output can simply connect wirelessly to my DAC's USB input? 

Thanks,
UL

GentleBender

Re: Are there wireless USB dongles for Dacs?
« Reply #1 on: 25 Jun 2015, 08:34 pm »
I did a little research and came up with this. http://www.cnet.com/news/if-at-first-you-dont-succeed-try-the-new-wireless-usb/
Looks like they are working on it, again.  :|

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Re: Are there wireless USB dongles for Dacs?
« Reply #2 on: 26 Jun 2015, 11:37 am »
Auralec Arias connects computer, NAS, or streaming sources via ethernet or wireless to a DAC.  But it's bigger, needs AC power, and costs more than you probably had in mind.   :(

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Re: Are there wireless USB dongles for Dacs?
« Reply #3 on: 26 Jun 2015, 02:27 pm »
Right now, I'm using a USB cable to connect from my computer to my DAC. 

Given that there are wireless HDMI connections, I got to wondering if there are wireless USB connections.

Is there something that will allow my laptop USB output can simply connect wirelessly to my DAC's USB input? 

Thanks,
UL
Nothng yet :(

WGH

Re: Are there wireless USB dongles for Dacs?
« Reply #4 on: 26 Jun 2015, 03:52 pm »

Jazznball

Re: Are there wireless USB dongles for Dacs?
« Reply #5 on: 16 Jul 2015, 05:25 am »
You can also try the B1 from Audioengine for only $189.

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Re: Are there wireless USB dongles for Dacs?
« Reply #6 on: 16 Jul 2015, 10:37 am »
Or if you don't mind a little bit of tinkering, a raspberry 2 loaded with Volumio or Moode plus a WiFi dongle for about $50-60 would also work. This is what I use with a cheap hifimediy usb dac. Works surprisingly well since it isolates from power spikes from harddrives and fans in the computer. See for example here for instructions: http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content/638-geek-speak-raspberry-pi-hifi-here/

It's not for everyone but it's fairly easy to set up.