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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
david_ten OP
5,480 posts
 
@t_ramey  I have not. I hear great things about his product line. 
And his connection with KLE Innovations (another terrific line of cables) is notable.

Are you looking into the Black Magic USB cable? 

Best, - David.
t_ramey
644 posts
 
@david_ten 

Since reading your review of the Stealth I’ve always had it in the back of my mind but the price is a bit steep and have yet to see a used one come up for sale. 

I currently have a Phasure Clarixa and it’s great but some day would like to venture out with other cables. The Black Magic is half the cost of the base Stealth so I wonder how close it comes to it. 
david_ten OP
5,480 posts
 
Grab it! : )

https://www.usedcable.com/digital-cables/stealth_audio.html


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nonoise
10,993 posts
 
Have you heard of the Intona USB cable?
It seems to be relatively new and is made by the same German company that makes the Intona USB Hi Speed Islolator.

I can't vouch for it but it looks promising and is cheaper than what you've tried so far.

All the best,
Nonoise
tinian
6 posts
 
Have been testing usb cables for a year now and have also concluded that the stealth is the most balanced and natural. It almost sounds like a high end rca cable. Amazing speed, balanced throughout the spectrum, soundstage is endless and very much according to the recording. No exaggerations just ultra high detail in an all natural format, in all dB levels. 
It surely is an end game usb cable imho, and does not require almost any break in, in about 50hrs it was all set in. Would recommend to get 1.5m length, as tested the 1m and found to 0,5m difference to remove any digital remains if any. Now my Aurender and Gryphon dac are in pure harmony. For the record it is a usb t select. 
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