USB cable recommended?
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I have bought twice from Network Acoustics, both times direct (UK). You can use PayPal or credit card. Needless to say, the exchange rate ($ to UK Pounds) is a factor. So watch out. They do ship for free, FedEx, which was surprisingly extremely fast from UK, 2-3 days to here in East Coast.
After having tried a few USB cables I found that the Pink Faun better fits my needs, neutral, well balanced and without coloration.
Lot of friends are liking the expensive Shunyata Omega.
I recently tried an AES/EBU Sablon EVO that I’m liking and it’s tempting me to try also their USB cable, like other members here. Argento Audio is also on my radar (excellent AES/EBU cable, too).
Lot of friends are liking the expensive Shunyata Omega.
I recently tried an AES/EBU Sablon EVO that I’m liking and it’s tempting me to try also their USB cable, like other members here. Argento Audio is also on my radar (excellent AES/EBU cable, too).
For UK ppl, there is a Shunyata Omega USB going secondhand for 2.3k at https://www.lotushifi.co.uk/preloved/
I have Sablon Evo and Stealth Select-T and can recommend both options at the different price points.
The Stealth Select-T is one of the USB cables I used extensively over the past few years. It's an outstanding cable but unfortunately it is not a "set it and forget it" cable due to its adjustable sliding EMI filter. It took me 6 months to set the filter accurately (which, for me is +/- 1/8th inch along its 1 meter length). To make things even worse, the placement of the filter is dependent on the both the source (server) and receiver (DAC) impedance so when you change either piece of gear, you can expect that you will need to re-adjust the filter again for optimum SQ. To be perfectly honest, I can't see most folks doing the work it takes to get this setting correct, but when its "right" it's simply a damned fine USB cable. However when it's off even by a 1/2", it's magic disappears and it's an ordinary performer. Bottom line- it's a spectacularly good cable but a pain in the ass to get it to sound its best. When it's set right, it's truly wonderful.
Yes, good point. I am used to the Stealth tuning collar because I have two of the Stealth spdif cables with the tuning collar. Patience is needed.
What usb cable are you using now?
Republicoftexas69
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I have DH Labs Mirage Silver Sonic in one system and I am impressed and did not have to skip a mortgage payment. https://silversonic.com/products/digital-cables/mirage-usb/
The entire Shunyata Omega line is pretty amazing. I use the USB, clock cables, and interconnects. I am awaiting the speaker cable.
Stealth USB-T Select currently in my system.
Without even adjusting the tunable collar, it still sounds amazing and images like crazy.
Sooner or later I will attempt adjusting....
Without even adjusting the tunable collar, it still sounds amazing and images like crazy.
Sooner or later I will attempt adjusting....
I am currently using the Kubala-Sosna Temptation USB Cable from Innuos Zenith SE server to Rockna WaveLight DAC and prefer it to the Audioquest Diamond, Light Harmonics and a few other cables i've auditioned in my system.
that's audiophile jewelry. i hope beauy is more than skin seep.Stealth USB-T Select currently in my system.
Without even adjusting the tunable collar, it still sounds amazing and images like crazy.
Sooner or later I will attempt adjusting....
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