Interesting video on cables

Ok.  I get it.  It’s a process and a progression.  But don’t say things like this…

These are USB cables but I’m sure the principle applies to speaker and IC cabling.

because that’s not accurate and why I said something.  No good audio-purposed USB or any other audio cable is designed like this or anything like it — see below as one example, and note how even the power and data legs of the USB cable are physically separated and definitely no electronics built into the cable.  That aside, I wish you the best of luck in finding a streamer that really makes a difference for you because it’s definitely out there and worth the effort in finding it.

https://www.lavricables.com/cables/ultimate-silver-dual-usb-a-b-interconnect-cable/

@soix the quote from my post made me realize I'm was not clear in what I was attempting to say.  I did not intend to state that the Thunderbolt cables in the video were at all similar to audio specific cables.  When I said that the "principle" applied, the principle to which I was referring is the idea that not all cables are the same, not that audio specific cables are manufactured the same way Thunderbolt USB cables are.  I see why you said something, the way I wrote the comment was not clear as to my intended meaning.  Maybe the mistake was using computer USB cables, as an example that some cables are better than others, in an audiophile forum :).  By the way, I'm slowly coming to the conclusion that the streamer that is going to make the difference is somewhere above $5k and I'm suffering a bit of paralysis by analysis at the moment since it's large investment and I don't want to get it wrong.  The interface and ease of use are important to me, not as much as the sound and quality of the device of course, but I suppose I just need to get out and see things in person to get a better idea of what appeals to me.  Thanks for the discussion. I, generally, learn things from your posts and appreciate your input.

Sorry man.  I feel like I’ve been a bit of a preachy jerk here.  I’m surprised you didn’t hear an appreciable improvement with the HiFi Rose streamer, but I’m also a huge believer in following and trusting your own ears and if you heard what you heard then that’s all that matters.  I might suggest trying something like this used Innuos Zen Mk3 that offers great performance and also comes with its excellent Sense app that some people even prefer over Roon.  If it doesn’t work out you can always sell it for little/no loss so very cheap to try.  Incidentally, not sure what Denafrips DAC you have but I have a Musician Pegasus that’s got some similar DNA and adding an Iris DDC and using the i2S connection was a big sonic improvement and maybe something to keep in mind as a potential upgrade going forward.  Anyway, FWIW. 

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650041804-innuos-zen-mk3-streamer-black-roon-server/

I can’t wait to get my hands on one of those $130 cables and do some performance mods. Better caps. Beefier power supply, etc. The end would be the size of a toaster oven and couldn’t plug into anything, but imagine the possibilities.