Help with USB Cable Option

i haven't used any of these cables but recognize that 95% of the people that give you absolute advice on the internet also haven't used the equipment they are so certain about.

I like the price range you are shopping it.  Not much to be gained going further up.  I like silver for digital which the first 2 have.

I don't think you need power so I don't know why there are not more data only cables made for audiophile applications.  All 3 have power conductors but won't hurt anything.

I think all 3 will do you well but the last one gives no specs but lots of bragging.  Go with one of the first 2.

I use audioquest carbon.  Has silver.  Reputation suffers from mass production but I couldn't find anything else at the time I'm very happy with it.

Jerry

I see a lot of recommendations for the Cardas Clear. That was the first cable I bought. Had it on hand when my new streamer showed up (needed longer cable) and no joy. Roon did not see the DAC (the streamer is transparent when hookup is correct). Put cheap cable on, it worked fine. So I bought the Audioquest Carbon cable that I could get from amazon delivered the next day.

I returned the Cardas cable as defective. I’ve always wondered if it was indeed defective of if there was something different in the way it was wired. Sorry I didn’t get a chance to try it.

Jerry