USB cable recommendations

@fire_water 

There’s absolutely no substitute for auditioning cables in your own setup. I once had a full loom of Audience Au24SX, and while they are reasonably good; as @audphile1 pointed out, I felt something was missing. At their asking price, I couldn’t justify keeping them in my system.

Audience cables do a solid job of transparency, natural coherence, and a fluid musical balance, which works well for many systems. But given how closely your rig parallels mine, I’d highly recommend adding Combak’s 聖 HIJIRI Million “極 KIWAMI” HGP-X XLRs to your audition list. 

IME, HIJIRI cables align beautifully with and handsomely complements Accuphase sound signature: lush tonality, rich midrange presence, and an immersive musical experience that truly draws you into the performance.

I’ve owned a full HIJIRI loom since 2021—speaker, power, and interconnects. They aren’t inexpensive, but they put an end to my pursuit of chasing anything else out there.

@lalitk i should have reached out to you initially. I'll look at your suggestions.  Thanks!

@fire_water 

No worries.

Correction to my last post, your Accuphase components are actually better (I’m trying to get there). While I’ve pretty much maxed out the potential of my Accuphase integrated, you still have room to realize the full potential of your exemplary system, IMHO. I know you are working towards it :-) 

I think Audience specializes in digital cables.
USB cables, the Hidden Treasure ethernet cable and their FrontRow Reserve digital cable are spectacular. The digital cable really impressed me. I couldn’t justify purchasing it as I play CDs once in a blue moon.

I remember @lalitk recommended a Kimber Select USB to me at some point but I never got around to it as I sold my streamer. 

Used from my HiFi Rose RS130, I actually preferred my Blue Nordost to my Cardas Clear (independently confirmed by an audiophile friend too).