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 oddiofyl

Your system certainly warrants a cable like the DH Labs Mirage.  I bought one to connect my Aurender N200 to my Lab 12 DAC 1 Reference.    What I like about that cable is the data and power are isolated by additional shielding and insulation 

I initially used a generic USB and a DH Labs d750 coax.  The D750 was a great cable , nice quality .   I ditched my generic cable and swapped it for the DH USB

I have DH Labs Cryo Air Matrix between my DAC and preamp.   I think they are good cables and they have several price points.  

My system is all tube and it is super quiet , black background.     I think good cables help achieve low self noise between components    Not sure how different they sound ....   but I know when they suck things don't sound very good.  

My Aurender sounds great with the DH cable going to my DAC.  I can't imagine it sounding better with a $500 cable or more $$$   I would never spend that much anyway.