USB cable recommendations

This has been quite educational. It's amazing how much attention a USB cable has gotten and rightfully so considering many of us stream music as our only or primary source. 

After 200 hours of continuous play I decided to sell my Audience FrontRow USB cable.  It wasn't gelling with my system as a whole. Perhaps it requires more time to burn in, I don't know,  but it was an exhausting experiment and I just want to relax and enjoy my music without stressing whether this cable has the potential to be something great. My old Ansuz X2 USB is perfectly fine!

If you happen to come across my cable you should take note that while this cable isn't for me,  it's a great cable for someone else who wants balance, warmth and detail without digital hash and edginess. 

@fire_water 200hrs is definitely a good timeline to pull it if it doesn’t work for you. 
It’s understandable but still amazing how the same cable, be it USB or power cord, can have a completely different impact on sound quality with different components. The only way to know if there is synergy is to try it. 

@audphile1 totally 100%. I'm very fortunate because the dealer is alowing me to return the cable.  Chasing audio nirvana is a journey and a hit and miss.  Working with good people on forums and buying from reputable companies definitely helps with the process.

Plus 1 @lanx0003 

I’ve been happily using a Mirage USB from my N200 streamer to my DAC for right at two years now.

“Working with good people on forums and buying from reputable companies definitely helps with the process.”
@fire_water 

Absolutely. Having solid, knowledgeable people to lean and learn from, and dealing with reputable dealers with flexible terms takes a lot of the guesswork and stress out of the process.

It makes the journey far more enjoyable and usually leads to better outcomes all around 🙏