USB and Coaxial at the same time?


Is there any issue with having a coaxial digital  cable and a USB cable connected to my streamer at the same time? I like to compare the two by switching the input to my DDC unit. Some recordings may sound better on one rather than the other? mI read somewhere this can be a problem but if so I don't know why? Thanks.

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richardbrand

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@erik_squires

USB of course is the only choice for very high resolution formats and DSD

You are really ruling out HDMI?  Really?
 

You are trolling again. We’re taking about Aurender N200 streamer here. Coax and USB. No HDMI. Don’t derail the conversation. It’s rude. 

@audphile1 

I might try another USB.  The only problem is that with my setup it’s very hard to access the cables.

So I reached out to Aurender Support, this is what they had to say:

Thank you for reaching out with your question about your Aurender N200.
 
Yes, you can indeed have both the USB and Coaxial SPDIF outputs connected at the same time. This setup allows you to easily switch between outputs depending on your listening preferences or system setup.
 
If you have any further questions or need assistance with configuring your Aurender N200, please feel free to contact us.
 
Enjoy your listening experience!