USB Disruptor Is the Real Deal


This very inexpensive addition to my MacMini server based audio system has had a profound and positive influence on the sound and my listening experience. Immediately noticeable effects: more tone, more body, more spatial effects and all were improvements in a good way. There is also more detail. I use a Peachtree Nova 125se and it's integrated DAC with expensive Von Schweikert speakers (a holdover from when I spent nutty money on gear). Since the Disruptor and cable together cost a little more than $100 with a guaranteed return policy, you have nothing to lose. I had tried the $50 Audioquest Jitterbug product and it made a barely perceptible change to my sound, worth the money but marginal effect. The disruptor and it's companion usb cable addition was like a substantial component upgrade. And no, I am not in any way affiliated with this company, just wanted to share with other like minded audio people.


tuberist

Showing 3 responses by davidpritchard

tuberist:

I absolutely agree the USB Disruptor makes a nice improvement. Mine goes from a Lenovo PC to an Antelope DAC ( with it's own power supply ). So even with an expensive DAC + power supply the Disruptor improved the sound.

In my system the Regen gave more detail but less emotion, so it was returned. One Jitterbug makes a small improvement - much less than the Disruptor's positive effect. Two Jitterbugs was not better.

There are a lot of ways to improve the Computer based sound system. Try products that have a return option and have fun experimenting.

For further improvement, audition a Synergistic Research Black fuse in the DAC. You may just like what you hear. If not return it.

David Pritchard
ozzy:

Absolutely correct! The best bang for the buck is the USB Disruptor.

Maybe the best approach (for the money) to improving the USB-DAC sound is the combination of a USB Disruptor + a Synergistic Research Black fuse upgrade for the DAC.

I also have tried the Regen and Jitterbug with much less success than the combination of using a Disruptor and upgrading the DAC fuse.

Both products come with a friendly and honored money back policy.

Give them a try. I found it to be a fun experiment.

David Pritchard
tuberist:

The Synergistic Research Red is a very good fuse!
That Peachtree is now ripe I bet, and playing some excellent music.

David Pritchard