If you were feeding a DAC with a Firewire cable, there might be some value in exploring better cables. But From an external drive to the computer, I would use a basic, inexpensive cable only. I don't believe there is any sonic benefit to be gained from spending more for that application. Check to see if both the drive and the computer support Firewire 400 or 800, as the jacks are different.
Which Firewall cable
So, I'm hearing that the Firewall cable is important. What do people recommend?
Please share your experiences. Last thing I want to do is spend more than necessary. Thanks.
Please share your experiences. Last thing I want to do is spend more than necessary. Thanks.