{"product_id":"alpha-usb-series-2","title":"Alpha USB Series 2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row sqs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-10 span-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}' data-sqsp-block=\"text\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1408490182489_48895\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-sqsp-text-block-content=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIntroducing the Alpha USB Series 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Alpha USB Series 2 is a noise isolating, reclocking digital audio interface with asynchronous USB 2.0 High Speed Audio input software optimized to connect to modern streamer\/servers with a USB 2.0 High Speed Audio output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Alpha USB Series 2 builds on the strengths of the Alpha USB with new proprietary USB 2.0 High Speed Audio input software optimized for modern high speed, low latency USB 2.0 High Speed Audio drivers. The result is very significantly improved audio quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Alpha USB Series 2 has a USB 2.0 High Speed Audio input data connection and a switch selectable output signal type – either coaxial SPDIF using a 75Ω BNC connector or balanced AES using an XLR connector. Sampling rates up to 192kHz and word lengths up to 24-bit are supported. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGreat care was taken in the design of the Alpha USB Series 2 to isolate streamer\/server noise on the USB input from the AES\/SPDIF digital audio output. The USB input receiver and processor are powered by the USB input source, while the AES\/SPDIF digital audio output master clocks and line drivers are powered by a separate isolated linear power supply. There is also no DC connection and a very high degree of capacitive and inductive isolation between the USB input and the AES\/SPDIF digital audio output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThree key factors combine to achieve the unmatched audio performance of the Alpha USB Series 2; new high speed, low latency input software, an unprecedented degree of electrical isolation between the USB input and the AES\/SPDIF digital audio output and very low phase noise\/low jitter individually tested audio output master clocks.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Alpha USB Series 2 is designed to work with modern Linux based music servers and Apple Macintosh and Windows PC computers. For Linux, the operating system must be ALSA 1.0.23 or above and also have the ability to select the output device. 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Indicators\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOutput Select: switch selects SPDIF or AES type outputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eStatus LED: Green indicates USB Lock, Amber indicates Standby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-6 span-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}' data-sqsp-block=\"text\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1408490182489_61928\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-sqsp-text-block-content=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInput: USB Audio 2.0 Standard asynchronous connection, type B receptacle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOutputs: switch selectable, coaxial SPDIF on 75Ω BNC connector or balanced AES on 110Ω XLR connector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSupported sampling rates: 44.1kHz to 192kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSupported word lengths: up to 24-bit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSupported operating systems: Apple, Windows and Linux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEnclosure dimensions: 2.3”H X 10.5”W x 5”D, 2.55”H including feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWeight: 2.5 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMains power: 100\/120\/240VAC, 50\/60Hz, IEC power input connector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePower consumption: 3W, designed for continuous operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Berkeley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54229277245777,"sku":null,"price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/alphausb.webp?v=1783274451","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/alpha-usb-series-2","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}