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StoneJack

macrumors 68020
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Dec 19, 2009
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It was named like that long ago, when all it did was really connect to cameras.
Now, it can support midi, download RAW images from DSLR, works with digital audio devices (DAC) for headphones, works with USB keyboards, reads memory cards from USB.
So why not rename it a USB adaptor?
 
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LiveM

macrumors 65816
Oct 30, 2015
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It originally connected keyboards et al. Then Apple dropped the voltage with an OS update.
 

Wando64

macrumors 68020
Jul 11, 2013
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I don't know about the other uses, but I have been using mine with a DAC for years.
 
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