Good cost effective USB cables for digital audio please


Hello all, I am going to be trying a new streamer that has a USB digital output to drive my DAC, and would like some user recommendations and suggestions on cost effective (say, under $300, less even better) USB A-B cables. It was interesting to see the Absolute Sound having a $25 Belkin gold USB cable on their recommended list for some time HA!!

I’ve been using RCA digital 75 ohm cables (Canare) for some time and know that an ideal length is roughly 1.5 meters for good signal transfer.

Does this apply to USB cables carrying the digital signal to the DAC as well?

 

troidelover1499

Showing 1 response by eugene81

What kind of sound do you like?  At that price point I like (used) Black Cat Silverstar USB and TotalDAC D1 USB.  The former is a bit more forward, bold, direct type of sound, but not harsh or bright.  The latter is more relaxed and fluid with a broader perspective.