What's the best USB audio cable for the money? - Head-Fi.org
Mar 8, 2021 · The problem with high end USB cables is that a lot of them stray away from USB 2.0 specifications and use lower gauge (thicker) wires. A lot of USB modules on DACs depend on the cable to be within spec to perform optimally. A bad USB cable will have distorted/noisy high frequency audio.
What's the best USB audio cable for the money? - Head-Fi.org
May 12, 2014 · What's the best USB audio cable for the money? I've been using a generic 3 Meter one for a while and don't really believe USB cables make much if any difference in audio quality, however, I'm getting some drop outs and do need to go that distance. So, I'm looking for a more robust than generic USB cable to go from my computer to the DAC.
Longest USB cable length to DAC for audio? - Audiophile Style
Aug 26, 2019 · The OP asked for guidance on what the longest USB cable length is that can safely be used for audio, assuming a well-constructed cable. John Swenson answered that well, yet nobody even took into account the amount of current drawn by the USB device, and how much voltage drop there would be in the cable.
Best Audiophile USB-C to USB-B Cables
Dec 15, 2018 · Supra usb 2 is a great cable. I changed it for my old regular cable and honestly made a big difference. Thanks, but AFAIK it is not available as USB (C to B).
USB-C to 3.5mm adapters (DAC) - Let's find the best
Jun 13, 2019 · Now that 3.5mm headphone output is nearing extinction in smartphones, it's time to start compiling the list for the best USB-C to 3.5mm adapter DACs. Many phones don't even offer analog output anymore on their USB-C output , so the only option is to have a dongle/adapter with a built-in DAC.
What's the best USB audio cable for the money? - Head-Fi.org
May 12, 2014 · I'm new to the audiophile world and I currently have the following: FiiO K5 Pro HD560S HD6XX I used a regular printer cable from Amazon but I got interference / static. So, I decided to buy the Chroma Cables listed below and the interference went away. While doing my research on cables, I...
What's the best USB audio cable for the money? - Head-Fi.org
May 12, 2014 · The Ghent Audio Y-cable is not quite as good as the Oyaide Class A when judged as a pure USB cable, but for DAC's that benefit from upgraded external USB power, it can make a significant difference. Pretty much a necessity with my Rasberry Pi 3B+ due to its dirty USB bus.
Best Sounding USB Cables? - Audiogon Discussion Forum
Mar 23, 2021 · I like the Silver Sonic USB cables. I had a nice looking Chinese USB cable recommended for HiFi audio that I thought sounded really good until I borrowed a Silver Sonic USB cable and could not believe what a difference it made---way more bottom and much more air in the high end. It was a WOW moment and it only got better as it broke in.
What's the best USB audio cable for the money? - Head-Fi.org
May 12, 2014 · My Oyaide neo d+ Class A USB 2.0 cable sounds better than basic StarTech and Belkin USB 3.0 cables, fed from a USB 3.0 port on my laptop. USB cables affect tonality, and soundstage. Some are warm sounding, some cool, some rather sibilant. Finding a USB cable with complementary sound is the most important thing, IME.
Good cost effective USB cables for digital audio please
Mar 28, 2022 · Hello all, I am going to be trying a new streamer that has a USB digital output to drive my DAC, and would like some user recommendations and suggestions on cost effective (say, under $300, less even better) USB A-B cables. It was interesting to see the Absolute Sound having a $25 Belkin gold USB cable on their recommended list for some time HA!!