Higher End USB Cables

Mapleshade cable has arrived. looks very flimsy, but don't want to judge the book by the cover.
will report when I get around to comparing. will probably do a first impression and then let it burn-in in order to compare.

first impressions on the Mapleshade Clearlink USB Cable with Plus Ugrade here: http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/usb-cable-comparisons-14397/index3.html#post197158

Hello Reverendo...
Are you ready to put your impressions about Kimber cable in comparison with the others?

Caeadura7,
I'll be updating the thread on Computer Audiophile, but I'll state that I haven't had the chance to listen to it yet and probably won't be able to do a direct comparison with all the others.

I did a comparison between Kimber, Wireworld and Nordost. Blue Heaven was a superior favorite and winner. Better at everything. Worth every penny ..

Audioquest Diamond.

have been updating the thread on CA. Diamond and Platinum are visiting the system in a few days

Anyone have an opinion on the Audio Quest Diamond USB cable?
They are really expensive, but the performance is exceptional to my ears!

I have enjoyed Wy-Wires for years. You can spend a little or a lot. Depends on your budget. I personaly like the "Diamond" series.

My DIY usb cables are the best I have tried. That includes Curious Evolved , Cerious Matrix and Audioquest Diamond.

ozzy

I found the (Shunyata Labs), "Venom", USB cable to very nice. I also have a (Pangea Audio), "Premier XL", USB with the separate leads for power and signal right behind the Venom! And the Pangea was quite cheap!

The Audio Sensibilities Signature Silver USB cable beats the Diamond in my system. Not close.
Had a Curious for a while but it really doesn't compete with the higher end cables.
I have a Shunyata Alpha coming that I expect will give the AS a run or maybe beat it.

I gotta tell you I have now tried quite a few USB cables. The best I have heard for sound quality is the Wireworld Silver 7 Platinum. It uses pure silver wire. The sound is much more dynamic and full compared to other $$$ usb cables.
Problem is they are hard to find used and they cost a lot.

But... I am going to buy a Lumin X1 so I may have one to sell in the near future.

ozzy

Well I bought the Lumin X1 and it does not use usb in the audio out.

So, I just listed the WireWorld Platinum Series 7 for sale.
I have compared it to the Curious, Audioquest Diamond and others.
Don’t miss this one.

ozzy

This is the third time in two days, but I would be remiss if I didn't say anything. I took a chance on a USB from Supra Cables in Sweden. They make every kind of cable an audiophile would desire. You can find them on Ebay. I spent $50 for 1 meter. I had no idea of how much HF noise I had on my ferrite beaded  USB!   In fact I just bought a iFi iSilencer+ USB flash drive and the cable made a bigger improvement in noise suppression. It just is brimming with quantity and for only $50. This is the companies website, but they don't make any sales. They do explain exactly why their cables are so good.

http://www.jenving.com/

Hello MB9061,

 I do not have a solution for your question, but a question myself. May I ask for your expertise and guidance? ow can I connect my music collection on a FLAC USB to my pre-amp listed here? My sound system is an early 80s ‘stack’ system.

None of the components are digital: Bryston 2B solid state amp, Conrad-Johnson PV-11 pre-amp, MIT 330 interconnects, MusicWave phase-equalized speaker cables, California Audio Labs CD Alpha and Delta drive, Dual 1129 turntable. B&W 803 speakers.

I would appreciate your suggestions and guidance on the matter.Thank you.

Mark Saracino