USB to Dual Coax Bridge for Qutest DAC

@audphile1 

The Qutest has a tiny footprint, as you know.  It's sitting on top of my streamer.  The M3 needs to have its own space.  This required that I get a longer USB cable.  I called The Cable Company and they gave me a good deal on the DH Labs.  They also let me try it for 30 days, and if I want to upgrade, I get almost full credit towards an upgrade.  

Regarding the USB Cable, I did some research here and the DH Labs was a consistent recommendation.  I paid around $300.  If anyone has any feedback on this cable, or would recommend something else that would result in a reasonable cost/value investment, I have until February 11 to make a change.

Yes, I know that cables matter.  No, I will not spend over a $1,000 for any cable, despite claims by Synergistic Research that I should.

Thanks! 😎

@drlou77 I would say the Mirage is definitely a decent cable. I liked it when I had it. Are there better USB cables? Definitely. When I tried Audience AU24SE+ and compared it to DH Labs, there was no way back to the Mirage. Now, that was with the Qutest. With the M3 I only tried the AU24SE+ with Lumin U1 Mini bit sold that streamer and the USB.  Now with the Aurender I tried  stock USB cable that came with the streamer and the AQ Diamond that I am still breaking in.
I’d say try the DH Labs for 30 days. Keep the streamer and the DAC on and playing 24/7 to get at least 200hrs on the USB cable before you decide anything.
The M3 will also benefit from a good power cord. But will give you an idea on its capabilities even with a stock power cord.

@audphile1 

Thanks.  Will do. I will check out.  Just curious, whats an Audience AU24SE+ go for?You have piqued my interest.

I have an after market power cord.  I don't know if it's the right one for the Bricasti.  What would you recommend?  I'm open to upgrading in the next few months.

This forum is a blessing and a curse.  The wealth of knowledge is priceless.  Thanks to all that chimed in.

The curse, lol, is that I started with a $350 item and I'm now out of $3k+, that I had no intention of spending.  I love this hobby!

Used, I think somewhere between $425-$450 for 1m would be a decent priced including shipping etc.

@audphile1 Thanks.  I will look around for a used cable.  Do you have a recommendation for a power cord, too?

Thanks.