Arny Krueger wrote:
"Rob" wrote in message


Having a bit of a change around during the hols, and I
need to link up a computer (Mac Mini) to a USB DAC 5
metres away.

The usual length limit for USB is 15 feet - close enough to 5 meters.

I've tried it with a 5m extension plus a 1m
A-B cable, and it works, but the music cuts out from time
to time. Actually, seems fine for the last few hours, but
I need an extension cable anyway.

A little slack never hurts.

I would just buy a 5m cable and be done, but ebay sellers
are pushing something called 'active repeater extension
cables' for about 5 quid extra. I can't seem to find
anything about them - should I spend the extra five quid
on such a thing?

The safe position is the active cable since you're really over the edge.


Yes, thanks, agreed. I wasn't sure how they work - there doesn't seem to
be any power supply, yet the claim is 25m. Thought it might be some kind
of scam.

Rob