Help with USB Cable Option

i haven't used any of these cables but recognize that 95% of the people that give you absolute advice on the internet also haven't used the equipment they are so certain about.

I like the price range you are shopping it.  Not much to be gained going further up.  I like silver for digital which the first 2 have.

I don't think you need power so I don't know why there are not more data only cables made for audiophile applications.  All 3 have power conductors but won't hurt anything.

I think all 3 will do you well but the last one gives no specs but lots of bragging.  Go with one of the first 2.

I use audioquest carbon.  Has silver.  Reputation suffers from mass production but I couldn't find anything else at the time I'm very happy with it.

Jerry

Thank you Jerry for your reply and agree with most of what you said. Leaning towards the Excalibur at this point. 

My default when on a budget is DHLabs. I have used Cardas, Ridge Street Audio (?), Nordost, and DHLabs… as well as cheapies. I don’t recommend cheapies. 

Tried the AQ Carbon,  Supra X and Cardas High Speed in addition to a couple of "printer" cables.  Supra is a good cable at its price point but ended up using the ( much more expensive) Cardas.  The Cardas seemed to eliminate any and all glare I got at times with the other cables. 

I’m not familiar with the Magnus, but both the Lavri and Supra seem to get really good reviews.  I’ve got the Lavri, and although I haven’t been able to compare to the Supra I can just say my streaming with the Lavri sounds notably better than spinning CDs (granted, lotsa variables in there).  That was a huge surprise to me.  I’ve no idea how it compares to the Supra or others, but I can say without a doubt the Lavri elevated my digital streaming game at a very reasonable price, at least by audiophile standards.  I can tell you this — I’ve got balanced interconnects, a balanced headphone cable, and the USB cable from LavriCable and they’re all great.  Lots of detail, air, tone, 3D imaging/soundstage with absolutely no harshness or brightness that’s often associated with silver cables.  I don’t know how they do it, but they’ve managed to combine both the strengths of silver and copper in one cable.  If you want added warmth these certainly won’t do that, but if you’re just looking for the truth the rest of your electronics then I can highly recommend the Lavri.  Hope this helps, and best of luck.