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New USB and Toslink cables

Hello all.

I just ordered a Wireworld Ultraviolet High Performance USB Cable ($56 with shipping) and a Van Den Hul Optocoupler mk. II toslink cable ($119 with shipping). I should receive later this week or first of next week. Once broken in, I'll write my opinions.

Anyone else have new information to report on these cables?

My rig:
Bel Canto Dac3 dac/pre
Bel Canto S300 mono amps
Magnepan 1.6qr speakers
Apple Ibook.
Kimber Kable Timbre xlr interconnect (amp to dac)
Kimber kable 4vs speaker cable with bananas.
develyn50
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stateradiofan
7 posts
 
I use the Wireworld Ultraviolet cable in my system. I am very happy with the sound especially for the price. It may be a tad bright in certain systems like mine DAC1/Proac Speakers. I am actually waiting to see what the new Wireworld Starlight 5 cable sounds like. It looks like September will be the release date.

Wireworld Starlight 5
develyn50 OP
41 posts
 
Cables not yet broken in. At this time I don't think I can tell a difference. I'll post again after another 100 hours of break in.
racerxnet
54 posts
 
What breaks in on the cable?????
usblues
1,217 posts
 
I believe the molecules move in to a better alignment regarding direction and tightness similiar to cyroing,but not exactly the same.I could also be an audiophile and a believer in Voodoo.YMMV,good luck Racer....
develyn50 OP
41 posts
 
OK, I've decided on a winner. Unfortunately, it's the USB cable. I say unfortunately because wireless is more convenient so I really wanted it to prevail. Connecting via the USB provided a more open sound stage and more detail. I'd say the improvement is 15% over the toslink option.
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