So I got my Aura Note USB DAC/CDP/Integrated and it sounds great, but whenever I have it plugged into my computer via usb I get alot of noise. I assume it's related to the computer in some way, as more activity (scrolling, opening programs) directly affects the noise.

It doesn't even matter if I'm using the usb input or not, I can be playing a cd and the noise will be there unless I unplug the usb cable. What should I do? Would a usb hub or something help? Or maybe a shielded cable? I'd appreciate any suggestions.

Also, I've used a few other usb audio devices and never had this problem.

Yeah, but have they ever been electrically connected to the CDP before?

What exactly do you mean? It's not usb powered or anything.

Yeah, but if there's noise on the line from the computer, wouldn't the electrical connection "conduct" it through the source to the amp?

Well it's too late now. Any suggestions?

I'm lactose inolerant, asshole.

you're white, so I don't believe you

you're white, so I don't believe you

Lots of Jews of Eastern European descent are lactose intolerant.

Anyway, any actual suggestions?

Have you tried a different computer with the CDP to see if it's just the CDP being extra sensitive to noise over USB or if your computer is the culprit?

get a USB to optical adapter, assuming the DAC has an optical input, will probably fix the issue.

I second this -- at least as something to try, it'll help isolate (ahem) the problem.

Lots of Jews of Eastern European descent are lactose intolerant.

No problems with the moo juice here. Cop out if you ask me.

Also, I've used a few other usb audio devices and never had this problem.

If that's the case then it might also be the dac itself that is faulty or just extra sensitive to noise. I would call the manufacturer to see if they have any ideas. If it is an inherent design problem they would have encountered other customers with the same complaint and may have a simple solution.

Are your IC's shielded?

No problems with the moo juice here. Cop out if you ask me.

x2 but I'm not jewish, and my ancestors were from France, which leaves me with a whole new assortment of problems.

my ancestors were from France, which leaves me with a whole new assortment of problems.

EAT ME

EAT ME

A fresh baguette is one of my favorite foods evAr.

Thats a good frenchie

It is followed closely by just about any other kind of fresh bread.

Sounds like a ground loop.

Just sell it to me.

The hub isn't a terrible idea, as I've heard reports of that working before. The shielded cable will do nothing for you, unfortunately.

Or, of course, sell it to Mike and deliver it back into the great "Circle of Gear"