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The rear panel view of the NAD M17 V2 that I saw, earlier today, showed (1) USB port. The fact that it's not labeled as being "USB 3.0" or "USB C" -- as it is on other units I've researched -- leads this old vet to think that said single USB port is, in fact, a USB 2.0 port/connector. Somewhere along the line, I posted and/or read text from helpful AAF members who indicated that the older USB 2.0 transfer technology could present certain issues. Obviously, I have no way of knowing [yet] what the USB port on the rear of the NAD M17 V2 is used for, but I'm still interested in finding out. It's just one of those things...if pre-pros are being made redundant due to a lack of certain connectivity, we wouldn't want to purchase a pre-pro that's on the verge of becoming a cool-looking paperweight.
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Bill in the Hills OUR VINTAGE MAC: MAC4100, MAC4200 | AMPS: MC452, MC300 | MAC PRE/PROS: MX151, MX130, MX121 | B&W SPEAKERS: (2) N802s, (2) N805s, (1) HTM3S | NEWER EQUIPMENT: Oppo 203 & 105D, Sony X800M2, Denon CDR-W1500 | VIDEO DISPLAY: 65" LG OLED | IMPORTANT NOTE: Zero High-speed internet connections Last edited by 70sMac; 08-27-2020 at 12:16 AM. |
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Its most definitely a USB 2.0 port, but I dont see why that should present an issue. If you have a computer of another USB standard, you can get an adapter that will make it work as the higher standards are all backwards compatible. |
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During these past few weeks...or months, it's all a blur...I've come to learn that audio and video, and now digital, have all melded together to form what I abbreviate as A/V/D. I mean, I started a thread back at the end 2018 asking about playing SACD on our old Mac equipment and, eventually, the discussion turned to 4K video and, further along, it turned to ripping physical media and, after that, it turned to digital. The point here is that I'm still trying to make sense out of a LOT of new information...but one thing is clear to me: connectivity is a big issue these days. This being the case, I'm looking at all inputs and outputs in a different way now. Our Mac Book Pro (MBP) has zero USB C ports, so streaming certain physical media is problematic (to put it nicely). As we won't be getting a new MBP until [at least] Apple starts to install their own processors, that will have to wait. In the meantime, I'm trying to make sure that we get as much useable life out of anything that falls under the "digital" category as we can. Fortunately or unfortunately, however one chooses to look at it, a new pre-pro falls into that category.
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Bill in the Hills OUR VINTAGE MAC: MAC4100, MAC4200 | AMPS: MC452, MC300 | MAC PRE/PROS: MX151, MX130, MX121 | B&W SPEAKERS: (2) N802s, (2) N805s, (1) HTM3S | NEWER EQUIPMENT: Oppo 203 & 105D, Sony X800M2, Denon CDR-W1500 | VIDEO DISPLAY: 65" LG OLED | IMPORTANT NOTE: Zero High-speed internet connections |
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I totally get where you are coming from. I just wanted to reiterate that in the case of this particular preamp, the USB port is not of concern. All the functionality provided by its USB port is to add functionality to the preamp, meaning the things you attached to the USB port on the preamp are for accessories for the preamp (and are included). The one exception looks to be that you can install the DIRAC Live calibration software onto a computer and run the mic/calibration off a computer rather than the preamp itself. Since the supplied mic is USB, you can attached it to your computer (unless you wanted to use your own mic). Thunderbolt 3, USB Type C, USB 3.x, USB 2.0, USB 1.0 are all backwards compatible with each other. If you dont have the correct port, you just need an adapter. So there is no issue if you have an old Macbook or a new Macbook or an unreleased Macbook. They will all work... With the correct adapter.
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Have you looked at the anthem AVM60 (processor) and the MCA525 (amp). This is the setup I use for my home theater after my research back in 17.
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Same here and have never had an issue.
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I'm happy to read that you folks have never had any issues related to the outdated USB 2.0 transfer rate. It does make one wonder, however, why some manufacturers are spending the money necessary to update to -- and feature, no less -- the newer USB transfer technology, aye?
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Bill in the Hills OUR VINTAGE MAC: MAC4100, MAC4200 | AMPS: MC452, MC300 | MAC PRE/PROS: MX151, MX130, MX121 | B&W SPEAKERS: (2) N802s, (2) N805s, (1) HTM3S | NEWER EQUIPMENT: Oppo 203 & 105D, Sony X800M2, Denon CDR-W1500 | VIDEO DISPLAY: 65" LG OLED | IMPORTANT NOTE: Zero High-speed internet connections |
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The classic ATI is another bullet-proof time-tested design. Their newer N-core amps combine a traditional linear power supply with the Hypex N-core amplifier module. All come with a 7 year transferable warranty. I use the N-core version.
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