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Usb cable recommendation

I was hoping someone could recommend an entry level Usb cable , need a inexpensive one right now. Just ordered my first Dac ,something I thought I wouldn’t ever be doing as I set my system up for vinyl. I also believe I’ve seen more than once on these forums that the cable between Dac and streamer be at least two meters in length, hoping for clarity on that as well,thx in advance.

bikeboy52
ericsch
758 posts
 

The length issue is related to digital coax cable, not USB.

bikeboy52 OP
190 posts
 

Thx everyone,and thx Eric I was looking for that info over the weekend and couldn’t find it.

treynolds155
184 posts
 

Builder3...thanks for the heads up on the DH Labs sale. I've been toying with the idea of upgrading an older Pangea usb cable that sits between my Aurender and Qutest. Earlier this morning I sent them a quick question on cable length, very quick response. Ordered a .5M Mirage and I've already got a USPS tracking number. Color me impressed. 

BTW: they said order the length that you need, that they've had great results with USB cables as short as 7cm. 

builder3
770 posts
 

I've made several purchases from DH Labs, every one was just as you describe, quick, professional, trouble-free.

Every month something is on sale.

troidelover1499
253 posts
 

I have the Belkin gold one that goes for $30 and was written up in Stereophile a few years ago, it continues to work well for me, maybe the newer more expensive ones are better, though how much better?

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