Top USB Cables

JJinID said:
I'm using LAT International USB, as well as their other cables in the rest of my system. Besides those mentioned so far, I also hear that the WyWyres USB is excellent, and will likely give it a try shortly.
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Kindly let me know what you find out, I'm kinda curious about the WyWires USB.

My interconnects/ speaker cables/ some power cables are WyWires and I like them. Have just been so far using the Cardas Clear USB for a bit of additional body. But now that I have been adding some acoustic treatments I can go further on the transparency with my USB cable.
 
Hi Richard, how would you compare those two?


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I have a 5m DH Labs Mirage Ultimate USB inbound that I bought at AXPONA. (DH Labs sells its already value oriented brand for 50% below retail at AXPONA.) The Mirage will replace the 5m standard DH Labs USB cable I have used with good results for the last year. (5m allows me to operate from my listening position.)

Incidentally, one of the best experiences of AXPONA this year for me was meeting sound engineer Michael Bishop of Telarc fame. He was in the ATC speakers room endorsing their product and playing unreleased DSD recordings of Hiromi from his laptop. I asked him if he puts any stock in the quality of the USB cables he uses. He said he does not. His reason was that it is a short run and digital. (Doesn't mean he is right, just one pro's opinion.) He did go on to say that he feels strongly about the very long run XLR cables from MIT that he uses when recording in a concert hall.
 
I can only say that in my system the Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 usb cable was preferred by myself and another audio pal. More open and detailed.
I used it with just the .8 cable and also with a wfs recovery and a .8 and .3 cable.
 
Edward said:
thanks. ive heard a lot about the audioquest diamond. if anyone has thoughts, i am all ears....
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I had one in my system (loaner from rep). Superb. AQ silver is the only silver cables I really like. Siltech is silver/gold.


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I'm still really liking the GutWire USBe-1 between a Melco N1A and T+A DAC 8 DSD. For me, it was more natural and organic sounding than the well-regarded Vertere Double D-Fi.
 
I am using a unpowered Sablon Audio Reserva Elite USB cable between my Lumin U1 and Lampizator Big 7 for the last 2 weeks. I have never enjoyed my music more.
 
Mike said:
I had one in my system (loaner from rep). Superb. AQ silver is the only silver cables I really like. Siltech is silver/gold.


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Mike, you like the AQ better than Siltech ? How much does the Siltech sell for ?
 
Devg said:
Mike, you like the AQ better than Siltech ? How much does the Siltech sell for ?
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Depends on the DAC. The Siltech is smooth and slightly warm. If you put it on a super warm/smooth DAC, like the Lampi, it might be too much of a good thing. The AQ is really good. Detailed without any typical silver associated bite or edge. It has good weight and body. Smooth, but retains detail. Very adaptable for lots of different DAC's.


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Mike said:
What are the top USB cables people are liking today? I'm still with my Siltech USB and Wireworld Platinum 7.

But the buzz on USB cables has died down.

What's hot?
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Thanks for this post Mike. I've been asking myself the same question lately.

I just compared the Audience AU24SE USB to Kimber Gold USB. Also the Kubala Sosna Revelation USB. Of the 3, the Kimber and Kubala were closest in performance. The Audience is great too but has more richness in tone and a bit less clarity compared to the other two.

Hope this helps...


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Has anyone tried these USB cables - Acoustic Revive SPS/PLS, Kimber KS 2416/2426/2436 or Pranawire Photon? These are the ones I am thinking about pairing with the Aurender N10/Luxman DA-06.
 
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