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Topic: New setup using Intel NUC11 and ADI-2-Pro FS R

I'm setting up my HTA system.
I intend to buy Intel's NUC11 and the ADI-2-Pro FS R. I also intend to keep using my old Thule amplifier which is still excellent.
The NUC will be the home network server connected to the router.

Typical flow: NUC -> ADI-2-Pro FS R > Thule > Dynaudio speakers (5.1 config).

I am not sure what is the best way to connect the NUC and ADI-2-Pro FS R.
As far as I can see, I have only 2 options:
1. Connect thunderbolt 3 to the dac's usb 2 (using usb C to usb 2 cable or
2. Connect usb 3.2 to the dac's usb 2 (if such a cable is available).

NUC's interfaces can be viewed here:https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B0B1LK8W69/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AJ4PEQRIC1HL2&psc=1
I would be grateful for your suggestions concerning the right connectivity to use.

Many thanks in advance.

  • Jeff
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Re: New setup using Intel NUC11 and ADI-2-Pro FS R

You can connect the ADI-2 Pro FSR BE to the USB3 port, and the port works at USB2 speed.

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Jeff Petersen
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Re: New setup using Intel NUC11 and ADI-2-Pro FS R

Many thanks
Best regards

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Re: New setup using Intel NUC11 and ADI-2-Pro FS R

Supplementary question please:
Forgive me for what might appear to be an obvious question and I ask this because I just can't seem to find a cable that has a USB 3.2 (blue) connector at one end with a usb 2 type B at the other end. I am not sure that a simple printer cable USB 2 Type A to USB2 type B will suffice or be adequate to the task. 

Alternatively, there are cables of usb Type C to USB Type B that are available. Shouldn't this work too?

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Re: New setup using Intel NUC11 and ADI-2-Pro FS R

1Noteworthy1 wrote:

Supplementary question please:
I am not sure that a simple printer cable USB 2 Type A to USB2 type B will suffice or be adequate to the task.

It will.
Any USB cable with fitting connectors does the job.
Max length depends on various factors, 2-3 m are a save bet.

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Re: New setup using Intel NUC11 and ADI-2-Pro FS R

Many thanks. All clear now.