$500 USB cable

Someone is trying to sell some fancy (used and 2 ft long) USB cable for $497.50. I am genuinely curious since I am no expert. What does this ultra expensive USB cable do to your audio system (besides transferring digital data)?

jkbtn01-29-2017 5:49am

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lalitk Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,443 posts 01-29-2017 at 06:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete OP, looks like this is your first USB cable purchase. I would not buy a expensive cable unless you have done A/B comparison. Try a vendor that allows you to do cable camparison with no hassle returns. Music Direct and The Cable Company is a good place to start. Good luck!
mgreen27 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 147 posts 01-29-2017 at 11:08am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "I am guessing you could find a cable as good as the one you mention for less. I mean what are the odds a short usb cable could actually be worth that amount? just guessing here but my instinct is: avoid" There's really no reason to avoid a cable like that. You try it first, and then make a decision.
philjolet Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,306 posts 01-29-2017 at 06:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have compared usb cables and find there is a difference in sound. I am guessing you could find a cable as good as the one you mention for less. I mean what are the odds a short usb cable could actually be worth that amount? just guessing here but my instinct is: avoid

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