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I need cables for my 2 channel system

Hi all,

I find the cable discussion very confusing, and it's pretty tough to separate the snake oil from the substance. Here is my current system:

  • MacBook Pro (late 2016 - USB-C) --- <Generic Cheap USB Cable>
  • Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ --- <Monoprice Premium XLR> 
  • Rotel RC-1590 Preamp --- <Monoprice Premium XLR> (Runs to Headphone setup on Out2)
  • Rotel RB-1582mk --- <Monoprice Access Series 14 Gauge AWG CL2 Rated 2 Speaker Cable> 
  • B&W 805 D3
Notes
  • Considering getting an SBooster power upgrade for Mytek, but they aren't currently available (open to other options)
  • 805s will be replaced with 802 D3 at some point this year
  • Considering a different amp, if the Rotel doesn't pair well with the 802D3
  • I only listen to digital streaming music with this setup - usually Tidal
  • Occasionally use a Yamaha WXC-50 to AirPlay to the Mytek

Happy to hear any advice about the system, but in particular cabling. I am not looking to break the bank, but if there is substantial improvement to be had for a few hundred dollars, I'd love to hear suggestions. I am not, however, looking super expensive cables and cords. As for sound, I do love the sound of the 805 (and 802 when I've heard it), so I'm not looking to make some radical change to the sound signature. Just more of the awesome I already hear. Thanks!
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ghosthouse
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Sorry Mayor!  I'm clueless about that Type C termination.  I had to look it up.  See link here.  

https://www.howtogeek.com/211843/usb-type-c-explained-what-it-is-and-why-youll-want-it/

That might be a question to post as a separate thread on A'gon and/or to ask about over on the Computer Audiophile site.  Before starting a new thread though, enter Type C USB in the "search discussions" box and see if it has come up here.  If so, I missed it but then I always was a "late adopter".  Good luck.
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ghosthouse
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I entered Type C USB Cable in the search discussions box.  Got a bunch of hits.  Thought the discussion here might be relevant and helpful...

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/high-quality-usb-c-to-usb-b-cable-does-such-a-thing-exist/pos...
rotorooter
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Call Drew at Moon Audio  he will help you.
rotorooter
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BTW Since we are talking about this, I understand from forums that the best improvement I can make to my Mojo is adding a power supply.  The problem I read was that the cost of the power supply would make the mojo no longer as big a bargain. It would push it up against units that would best it. Any ideas on power supplies that wouldn’t 
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hifiman5
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Here is the link at Moon Audio.  If its cable they make it!  https://www.moon-audio.com/audio-cables/usb.html
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