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Recommended USB Cables under $200

I’m researching various options for upgrading a stock USB cable. I have looked at the Audioquest Carbon, but I’d like to hear about other options before moving forward.

I tried to find a previous discussion on this topic but I just couldn’t find one. So please feel free to send a link for anything helpful.

Also, one other thing...Is there any reason to look at 3.0 vs 2.0 USB speeds for audio? I plan use this USB to connect a Bluesound Node to Pontus II DAC

Thank you!

imaninatural
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imaninatural OP
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@fuzztone I'm looking into the ViaBlue, but only see European distributors. Do you know of any in the US?

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fuzztone
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Triton Audio Cables

pinwa
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The Carbon is fine and a big step up from stock USB cables but I liked both the DH LABS Silver Sonic Mirage and the  Better Cables Blue Truth USB cable much more.  They sound quite different so which is best for you is probably system dependent.

yoby
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Hi imaninatural : I also highly recommend the Viablue cables. I use a couple of their ethernet cables that bettered the Supra Cat 8 cables that I was using before.  https://tritonaudiocables.com/Digital-Cables_c_23.html  

sandstone
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Check out Cardas Clear USB, $180.    Tried and true, neutral clarity.

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