which power cable and USB cable for my Innous Zenith Mk3?

had a chance to grab a used Zenith MK3 at a crazy good price

this thing kind of looks and feels cheapish but no worries, not unexpected and did not buy it to look good in a rack

Im getting the impression it would benefit from a good power cord and USB cable

would like to keep each under $500

any recommendations from Zenith owners would be appreciated

audiocanada06-10-2025 12:18am

baylinor Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,556 posts 06-10-2025 at 12:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My Innuos zenith mk3 uses a USB cable over $700. Connecting it directly to the dac was not the answer. Once I got a DDC, connected the USB to it and came out of it with I2s to dac, a veil was lifted. The sound clarity was so much better, it stunned me.
baylinor Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,556 posts 06-11-2025 at 11:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @drlou77 Gustard U18 DDC Audiolund I2s xtrem cu. More equipnent info can be seen in my house of stereo system. My entire streaming system is pretty complex and not cheap. But incredibly worth it.