# Best input options - how is USB out from tablet/phone (better than aptx)?

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**Category:** Integrateds\
**Created:** [November 28, 2015, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-input-options-how-is-usb-out-from-tablet-phone-better-than-aptx/2660 "2015-11-28T08:24:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![jaredn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a4c791/32.png) [@jaredn](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jaredn)\
**Post date:** [November 28, 2015, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-input-options-how-is-usb-out-from-tablet-phone-better-than-aptx/2660/1 "2015-11-28T08:24:03Z")

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Hi - with some wireless aptx issues (only getting SBC on nexus 9 - see other post) was considering just using a micro usb out on my tablet and connecting it to the usb-b digital input on the sprout. With fully digital, lossless sources, would this be a great way to get the best audio connection setup with the sprout? How does this compare to the other wireless options (see other post - e.g., chromecast audio direct send w/toslink + digital coax converter vs. stereo out).

All advice appreciated – just learning as much as possible!

Cheers,

Jared

Note: I have lots of potential setups and apps/dongles for work on media stuff in the software + hardware space.

– Sprout

– Totem Rokks

– Rega RP3

– Chromecast Audio

– USB wires galore

– Toslink + optical to digital coax converter

– Nexus 9

– iPad

– Moto X (2nd edition)

– iPhone 6