I am interested in hearing your comments after trying a few. You really need to blind test them which is easy enough with a USB cable. I tried a $40 'audio' cable from Amazon, which I think is very nice, a WireWorld cable, and the DH Labs Mirage. I don't think I could tell a difference if I was blind tested. Maybe I need to re-listen again. I tested them with my wife and she felt the Mirage was the best, so we kept it in the system.
USB Cables: beginning the rabbit hole
Time to audition USB cables. I have always used the same cable a 2004 beauty that came with my Mac G4 in 2004, so this should be fun.
A few questions from the team here:
1. Best way to audition so that I can return what I don't like? I'm in the U.S.
2. What brands would you suggest. Budget is <$500 for 1m. I will audition 2-3 to start with. Curious Cables is one.
3. Is there break-in required? If so, what method and for how long?
I promise to report back my impressions here.