I tried several and ended up with Totaldac and Curious (first version). For USB, I thought the Totaldac cable bettered the Curious but with my gear I actually found both AES/EBU and I2S bettered the USB connection and I like I2S the best. Antipodes DX (Ethernet) to Metrum Ambre (I2S) to Metrum Adagio.
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I am using the Sonore by Cardas USB cable with great success: https://www.sonore.us/USB.html In my system, it does a better job than other, more expensive options. |
I stopped a while back when the LAT International USB cable sounded best over the Cardas, AQ Carbon, and a Neutral Audio (from Italy). And of course a generic black plastic covered cable. All these are below $200.00. I hear differences very similar to analog interconnects and speaker cables. So I suspect the components are a factor as with analog cables. Now I'm curious to try the Callisto and Inakustic USB cables. One thing good about these threads is people have tried many cables, so it gives us a head start and saves lots of time. I personally would like to keep the dollar amount below 500. Thanks to all who have contributed! |
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