Topic: USB hub vs Coax
Hi, I recently bought an ADI-2 DAC for my AV system. I need to connect 2 Macs, but there is only one USB socket. I am thinking about 2 possibilities. I already have an external USB to SPDIF converter (a Hag USB), so could connect one source via Coax. Alternatively I get a hub, to connect both sources to the one socket. I do not want to degrade the sound and ideally would prefer not to have to switch between the two sources on the hub.
Thoughts?
Also, I have changed none of the settings on the DAC. Assuming I want to optimise the sound quality and am looking for a flat frequency response, are there any must have adjustments? The RME feeds into a Pimare P30 pre-amp via balanced connections, in stereo bypass mode (so there is no reconversion to digital). I have active monitors, so everything has volume control.