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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
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. 

bbenzaquen6343
15 posts
 

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. 
usb cables do make a difference. This one is a combination of silver and copper. Silver adds speed and open up the highs.

best

soix
9,562 posts
 

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.
https://www.lavricables.com/cables/ultimate-silver-dual-usb-a-b-interconnect-cable/

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

 

rbstehno
1,454 posts
 

Another person wasting their money on trying to make usb listenable. A few more tweaks, a few more cables, and you will be where I was at 6 years ago, usb sucks no matter what gimmicks you use. Good luck on your adventure, in time you will realize you’ve wasted your time and money.

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