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USB cable from external HD to Oppo BDP 103

Not trying to start a flame war here so bear with me.  I'm using a 1 TB Western Digital hard drive connected to my Oppo player with 
a UGreen Usb 3.0 cable.  I use this to play my hi rez music files.  The cable is better than the stock cable but probably not by much.

Now I've heard of usb cables making a difference in sound quality when used from a computer to dac but not external hard drive to player. 

Does anyone use a similar configuration and do you think a better cable makes a difference in sound quality?
nicktheknife

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nicktheknife OP
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@nicotico 

Exactly my question.  The WD HD uses is a USB 3.0 so the hd end is different from the usual USB cable that is used from player to DAC or Computer to DAC.  

My understanding is that computer USB ports produce a lot of noise and so the theory is that a better designed usb cable will help eliminate or reduce the noise.  

I don't know if the same applies when just using an external hd whether Solid State or otherwise.  I'm sure that probably makes a difference as well.  
nicktheknife OP
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@nicotico 

Interesting observation about the WAV vs. Flac files through the OPPO.

I'll have to give that a try.
nicktheknife OP
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@jag 
Thanks.  I haven't bought a more expensive cable yet and agree that my money would better spent elsewhere.  Funny you suggest the higher quality digital cable because I have been looking at just that.  I am presently using a Bluejeans cable (Belden) and have been told I can do  better.  Any suggestions?
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