Oyaide NEO $99 for 5 meters
Reasonably priced 15 foot USB cable for laptop to DAC?
Got a new DAC and want to try listening to music from my laptop as decoded by my DAC. Don't want to buy a streamer device at this point. Just want to see if going digitally to the DAC will sound better than an analog cable to an analog input on the DAC.
Do you believe some USB cables will sound better than others, and do you have any suggestions for a cable under $200 or so?
Do you believe some USB cables will sound better than others, and do you have any suggestions for a cable under $200 or so?
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Also consider Supra out of Sweden. I compared Oyaide and Supra and preferred Supra (in my system; at that point in time). Both are good basic USB cables. $88 for a 5M run. If you are going with Oyaide go with the d+ USB class S. http://www.jenving.com/products/view/usb-2.0-a-b-1001908381 https://www.ebay.com/i/401871637131?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=401871637131&targetid=593772063813&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9025155&poi=&campaignid=2086088136&mkgroupid=80059919711&rlsatarget=pla-593772063813&abcId=1141016&merchantid=102017431&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzozsBRCNARIsAEM9kBNqoWT-jlG6ZbpLVrdY8AK8IzAyCItnIKrkDEJYVLHv46xvZ7KtNWcaAu91EALw_wcB |
I received the Supra USB cable early today. Wow, what an improvement over the analog cable connection! Much more clear, better soundstage and imaging, placement of vocals and instruments. I've been listening to the new Amazon lossless streaming the last two days. It sounds quite impressive with this cable into my PS AUDIO Stellar Gain DAC/pre-amp. |