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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! 

128x128bluethinker
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jayrossi13
186 posts
 

I really like the Black Magic Ultra from Mad Scientist. 

This review from Hifi Advice compares the Black Magic Ultra to the FTA Sinope you mention in your original post. 

https://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/review/cables-reviews/reviews-digital-cable/mad-scientist-black-magic-ultra-usb-cable/

 

bassbuyer
117 posts
 

Agree with keeping the cable as short as possible, a meter or even less if the components are close together.  I custom ordered my USB cable from Pine Tree Audio. I was able to pick the length and color too.  It sounds great and looks cool which never hurts.  

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cfa88
111 posts
 

Inakustik Pure Silver (not copper version) USB cable, a transformational cable.

glenmschneider
24 posts
 

JCAT reference usb

zlone
681 posts
 

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. 

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