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Experience up-leveling streaming with USB cables?
Hi All -
I posted this in the cable section, but thought I’d add it here. Like many of you, I’m always looking to make tweaks over time to improve my system. I’m thinking about purchasing an Innuos Reclocker to work with my existing Innuos ZENith mkiii.
Part of that is obviously adding an additional USB cable.
I read positive comments about the Final Touch Sinope cable. I was wondering if anyone with direct experience with the cable could comment on the qualities of that cable? Alternatively, I’d welcome suggestions on other USB cables you’ve used to up-level your streaming experience.
Thanks in advance!
I used a Transparent USB cable to connect my Zenith III to a Merason DAC, but found a huge improvement when I upgraded to a WW Platinum 7 cable. I was very pleasantly surprised, as I was not expecting much. It sounds like @benzman has found further bliss beyond this cable with the Stealth, maybe I will have to try that one. |
Hi, I have one on hand if you want it. You can write me directly. it is a great cable, very fast, accurate, open, airy. It bested several cables I used before. I have it new, unused as that particular project did not materialized. best |
I use this from LavriCables that I think offers high value with 5N silver and physically separate data and power legs for only $150/1m. They also offer a higher end version with higher gauge 5N silver if you want more and still not horribly priced at $425/1m https://www.lavricables.com/cables/grand-silver-usb-a-b-interconnect-cable/ I’ve got several of their cables and have been impressed by their quality and performance/$. Best of luck
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This is a good USB reference comparison thread. https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/usb-cable-shootout-8-cables-tested.37488/ |
Shunyata alpha or theta USB was huge in my system. Went with slpha ultimately but theta gave me most of the alpha improvement but found a used alpha online for same price as a new theta. I'd HIGHLY recommend you find a local hifi shop to let you try different cabling. I found the Shunyata stuff beat the other brands like wire world that I tried. Best of luck to you! |