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USB-cable: In between Neo Oyaide d+ and Tellurium Q Silver? 150 - 200 range?

I recently borrowed a Tellurium Q Silver USB cable, but found it too expensive.

I then researched and ended up buying the Neo Oyadi d+ and that has disappointed me. 

Any recommendations for a cable in between? In the 150 - 200 range? 

I am connecting a Innuos music server with a RME Adi-2 DAC. 



mtraesbo
renisnceman
50 posts
 
I replaced my AQ Carbon USB with the Oyaide Neo d+ A and noticed improvement in SQ— clearer treble and better soundstage.  So much of this is system dependent and synergistic though.
mtraesbo OP
46 posts
 
@ghosthouse It is the S that I bought. Most of the recommended ones are in the 500 $ range. It seems a bit too much, when I bought the DAC for a 1000 Euro :-(
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ghosthouse
4,312 posts
 
Ah...okay, mtraesbo.  Sorry the S did not work for you.  YES -   Audioquest Diamond and Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 are in the $500 range.  

For more affordable options, research the Audioquest Coffee,  DH Labs Mirage, Shunyata Venom or Cardas Clear High Speed Serial Buss USB cables.  The Mirage, Venom & Cardas isolate signal and power conductors.  Not sure about the Coffee. In the Cardas, signal and power conductors are in completely separate cables.  The Cable Company is a good place to check pricing.  Used might get you the price you need (see Used Cable.com).  Good luck.
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