Higher End USB Cables


Anyone tried/compared the newer high-end USB Cables (i.e. Locus Design Polestar or Ridgestreet model)? Curious if they're worth the $300+ price tag, particularly since Locus doesn't offer demo or return policy (can't speak to Ridgestreet). I do know there's differences in the cheap throw-away ones, much like different USB ports on the same computer.
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Showing 4 responses by mmarvin19

I would not waste my money on an expensive USB cable. I use a Belkin 2.0 Pure A/V. 6' for $14 @ J&R.com.

However, if you are so inclined, take a look at :

> Belkin Pro - $30 @ store.apple.com

> Kimber Kable B Bus - $65 @ needledoctor.com
Hi all.

Keith - The WireWorld Site shows the Utraviolet as a 75ohm coax SPDIF w/ RCA connectors. I could not find a USB cable on the Site.

Robert - thanks for the info on the Ridge Street Poiema. This is a new product and the last time I visited this Site the Poiema was not there.

Ckorody - The Opticis optical USB looks interesting. Problem is, the ones I saw were connectors w/ Type A connectors at both ends. http://usbstuff.com/fiberext.html

That means one would have to connect a standard USB A to B cable to connect to the sink, thereby breaking the optical connection. How do you set yours up?

Mike
Hey Mb - you wouldn't happen to be one of those AIG executives that just got a $7 mil bonus, would you?

JUST KIDDING.

Suggestion. I assume you are going to use the USB cable to coneect a computer to a USB DAC. Why not contact the people who made/sell the DAC and see what they suggest for a cable?
Mike
Yeah, the Havana is a mighty nice DAC and the Off-Ramp Turbo3 is something I'm saving up for. Did you get Superclock 4 w/ it? And the mega battery?

I was gonna get the Kimber USB, but switched to Belkin after reading one of Stve's posts.

Mike