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Good cost effective USB cables for digital audio please

Hello all, I am going to be trying a new streamer that has a USB digital output to drive my DAC, and would like some user recommendations and suggestions on cost effective (say, under $300, less even better) USB A-B cables. It was interesting to see the Absolute Sound having a $25 Belkin gold USB cable on their recommended list for some time HA!!

I’ve been using RCA digital 75 ohm cables (Canare) for some time and know that an ideal length is roughly 1.5 meters for good signal transfer.

Does this apply to USB cables carrying the digital signal to the DAC as well?

 

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mike_in_nc
1,147 posts
 

I am not sure that this will give any better sound than the Belkin, but it has some audiophile cred. I've used it for years, happily.

Neo by Oyaide Elec D + USB Class A Rev2 1.0 m USB Cable
by Kagayaki Online Shop(DHL / Fedex)
Learn more: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00R2R77JG/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Y7V0QKQ5N5NJ669T1C87

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jazzman7
347 posts
 

I've been very happy with Curious USB Cable.  Lists for $350,  but have seen used for around $200.  Can check out positive reviews by likes of Darko, Audio Bacon, and Hifi Advice.  

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car123
96 posts
 

There are good deals around on XLO UltraPLUS 2.0 USB A-B Cable.  I've got one in rotation and it is a very good cable.

eugene81
270 posts
 

What kind of sound do you like?  At that price point I like (used) Black Cat Silverstar USB and TotalDAC D1 USB.  The former is a bit more forward, bold, direct type of sound, but not harsh or bright.  The latter is more relaxed and fluid with a broader perspective.

rfnoise
153 posts
 

I ordered the Monoprice Monolith USB cable on the recommendation of another user here who had preferred it over his previous Oyaide cable. I was pretty impressed by it, honestly. Especially at it’s ridiculously low price point. I wasn’t expecting much, but I figured I had almost nothing to lose by trying it. I’m still using it, and have no plans on replacing it in the near future.

review here

https://www.audioasylum.com/audio/cables/messages/17/176921.html

You can order it here

 

 

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