USB 2.0 or 3.X better for feeding DS

[tedsmith]

The sound quality is definitely better with the Matrix and can be improved further with an external power supply. The Matrix thread has many, many suggestions:

Matrix X-SPDIF 2

Hey all … I know some of you have this unit… and I have yet to see any negative review on it… For those unaware - this is essentially a USB to I2S converter that seems to mate well with the DS. All reports give it a thumbs up… These reports have been in multiple threads - and I was hoping all could chime in with positive/negative feedback here. I have seen reviews of things getting better … not subtle… and was hoping we could get into more detail on ‘the better’… Soundstage, transparency, ba…