Generic USB 2.0 cable vs. DH Labs USB?


Is there an audible difference using a high end USB cable from PC to DAC?  I'm thinking it shouldn't make any difference when transferring ones and zeros.  I stream Tidal and Qobuz.  I'm currently using Amazon, brand x, 5 meter.  Your opinions or experiences?

 

My system for context:

ARC Ref 6SE preamp

ARC Ref CD-9 DAC

ARC Ref 80SE amplifier

Quad ESL 2812 speakers

Transparent Audio speaker cable

Transparent Balanced XLR interconnects

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Showing 1 response by arize84

While I have not used DH Labs USB cable, I have used their coax and HDMI cable which were definitely better than previous cables I was using (which were not generic). My experience is that digital cables matter as much as (if not more) than speaker cables and interconnects.