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Best USB cable upgrade for around $1000

I am looking to upgrade the usb cable between my Hifi Rose music streamer and my Benchmark dac.  I have used usb cables in the past from Chord, Black Cat, Curious, and countless others.  I am currently using an oldie but a goodie (RDA Poiema R-3).  It is a great cable and I will probably never part with it, but I have the itch to try something new.  I have been looking at the following cables:  Mad Scientist Black Magic Ultra, Sablon Audio Evo, FTA Callisto.  Does anybody have experience with any of these cables and can offer any insight.

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jerrybj
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@mikey8811 

I've upgraded my Mad Scientist 'Black Magic Ultra' USB cable.

Sent it back to Bob, and for reasonable money it was upgraded to a Mad Scientist 'Black Magic Gold' USB cable.

I'm very impressed with the improvement. Well worth it.

 

jerrybj
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Why listen to you? You have nothing valuable to contribute...

jerrybj
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I have Mad Scientist Black Magic Ultra, upgraded from Mad Scientist Black Magic.

jerrybj
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@mikey8811 

I found the Mad Scientist Black Magic Ultra USB cable an excellent upgrade over their Black Magic USB.

It still has the lively vivid sound but is more neutral with more detail.

jerrybj
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@mikey8811 

It doesn't 'tip into edginess' at all.

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