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USB Cable Comparison Audience / Cardas / Purist / Stealth / Wireworld

I've been meaning to share my findings and impressions from a recent six cable comparison of USB cables.

What follows is a 'work in progress draft' that I will be finalizing and posting on a blogging site.

Getting this posted is a way of lighting a fire under myself so I get the write-up finalized. And to keep my promise to share my findings with a number of Audiogoners.

What is posted is the first phase of the 'shoot-out' involving four cables.

Please note:

- This is not finalized and I will be making edits, and adding information, etc.

- This is the first phase of the comparison.

- The second phase will be posted soon.
david_ten
t_ramey
632 posts
 
@david_ten  Unlike tinian though my usb-t cable took a little over two weeks for me to fully realize how good this cable is. It was too laid back at first and I was getting a little disappointed it might not be what I had hoped. But then it opened up and showed how dynamic and detailed it really is but in a very natural and beautiful way. 

Feels weird to have to come to a cable thread where people act like adults and are civil towards one another. Hope I didn’t just jinx it... :)
david_ten OP
5,480 posts
 
The full break-in experience mirrored yours. Just short of two weeks, in my case.

For those that may be following, I did find the cable enjoyable and performing well after a couple of days of break in.
davidhe19audio
19 posts
 
Very comprehensive review.  Have not thoroughly done anything on USB cable.  But your writings reflected my personal experience when comparing cables.  

Thank you for the contribution!
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rwpollock
89 posts
 
If you don't mind spending a bit more money :-) I would recommend going for the T (tunable) version of the Stealth USB cable. It will allow you to change for your particular DAC or speakers. (However, if you are the obsessive type it may not be a good idea.)
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