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NEXTLEVEL5 Verified Member Posts: 5	USB cable from PC to DAC 04/22/19 at 23:00:47 Hello Everyone, I currently have a Pangea SE USB cable and I am looking to upgrade to something better. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions? I am looking for a 4ft length cable. Thanks
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Tommy Freefall

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Re: USB cable from PC to DAC
Reply #1 - 04/23/19 at 00:46:20

Transparent Audio Performance USB: $100/1m

The Performance USB uses heavy-gauge conductors, robust connectors, and high-quality dielectrics and shielding, and can be used in runs of up to 30'. In addition to being significantly more durable than Art's reference Belkin cable, the Performance USB was quieter and produced blacker silences. Price increases by $30 for each additional meter. (Vol.33 No.1)

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Lonely Raven

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Re: USB cable from PC to DAC
Reply #2 - 04/23/19 at 16:07:48

Interesting - USB spec (which is what our DACs run on and expect) say that USB can only be run 15'. Anything over that and you're running out of spec and probably causing artifacts.

A good USB is one that meets USB spec (a lot of high end cables don't!), and doesn't cause any reflections, echos, or transfer power noise from one device to another.

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Toni

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Re: USB cable from PC to DAC
Reply #3 - 01/11/22 at 20:52:05

After comparison tests in German forums, I bought the Neo d+ USB Class S cable. 1 1/2 years ago it cost about 80 euros for two meters (in Germany). It was for me the best cable in the ratio of performance and price, at least according to the comparative tests made in the forums. Granted, the manufacturing company produces equipment for Djs, but the quality is convincing. Only cables for several 100 euros yielded resoundingly better results.

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