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Higher End USB Cables

Anyone tried/compared the newer high-end USB Cables (i.e. Locus Design Polestar or Ridgestreet model)? Curious if they're worth the $300+ price tag, particularly since Locus doesn't offer demo or return policy (can't speak to Ridgestreet). I do know there's differences in the cheap throw-away ones, much like different USB ports on the same computer.
mb9061
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ozzy
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My DIY usb cables are the best I have tried. That includes Curious Evolved , Cerious Matrix and Audioquest Diamond.

ozzy
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jollygreenaudiophile2
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I found the (Shunyata Labs), "Venom", USB cable to very nice. I also have a (Pangea Audio), "Premier XL", USB with the separate leads for power and signal right behind the Venom! And the Pangea was quite cheap!
jaybe
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The Audio Sensibilities Signature Silver USB cable beats the Diamond in my system. Not close.
Had a Curious for a while but it really doesn't compete with the higher end cables.
I have a Shunyata Alpha coming that I expect will give the AS a run or maybe beat it.

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ozzy
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I gotta tell you I have now tried quite a few USB cables. The best I have heard for sound quality is the Wireworld Silver 7 Platinum. It uses pure silver wire. The sound is much more dynamic and full compared to other $$$ usb cables.
Problem is they are hard to find used and they cost a lot.

But... I am going to buy a Lumin X1 so I may have one to sell in the near future.

ozzy
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ozzy
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Well I bought the Lumin X1 and it does not use usb in the audio out.

So, I just listed the WireWorld Platinum Series 7 for sale.
I have compared it to the Curious, Audioquest Diamond and others.
Don’t miss this one.

ozzy
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