USB cables conducor - help

As long as you are using a PC, you probably don’t need super expensive cables. Get a streamer if you want to go to the next level.

For digital, I like silver plated cables such as audioquest Cinnamon or Vodka. There are other such a Viablue that are good too.

Others prefer high end copper. I bought some cables from a guy who swithched to Nordost which is all copper.

Get a streamer first.

Jerry

I mentioned some cables.  These were in the ethernet line.  From PC to DAC is USB so the Carbon is a good silver plated cable.

Not necessarily…. Depends entirely on your bespoke system and listening room acoustics…. and the only way to know is by your own hands-on audition and experimentation.

it may actually be worse ( too bright, too edgy, blah blah ..)

I went with all-Cu CARDAS CLEAR ….terrific .

@akg_ca  I tried to try Cardas Clear.  I really did.  Cable sent to me was defective. open. Returned it and went with AQ at same price point because I could get it next day delivery.   Never looked back.

Metal should not matter - it is only data in packets (as it is with external USB HD).  I would look for quality cable with good shielding.

With PC as a source, get the least revealing cable. Decent copper USB cable should do just fine. Just pick one.
Invest in a streamer instead…PC is a bull 💩 streamer and you won’t be happy in a long run.