My friend has one with the optional 5V power wire separated from the data wire. When I swapped out my Analysis Plus 2.0 USB cable with the Anticable USB, the difference is significant. Of course the Analysis Plus USB is only about $40, but Anticable USB was just much better in clarity, soundstage, and musicality. I did not know my Analysis Plus has a veil over the sound until I replaced it with Anticable. For the money, I don't think there is a better USB cable.