@kirkwallace I have the Audience Front Row USB & the XLR’s in my setup. Very happy with my WIMM Utra. I’m sure the Pulsar will be a huge step forward, & with @audphile1 power cord suggestion, I can put this to bed.
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USB cable recommendations
I recently purchased the Bricasti M3 for my system & am looking to upgrade my A-B USB cable. I currently have 2 USB cables that I used with my prior DAC (Qutest), a Cardas Clear that I preferred with my Qutest & an XLO ultra plus that I far prefer with my M3. It is OCC copper & actually sounds very good, but wondering if I can do better.
My target price is around $500 used, certainly willing to do less & willing to do more for the ’right’ cable. I am looking for a cable that is absolutely neutral.
I actually tried to buy an AQ diamond used yesterday, but was 2 hours late. Not sure if it was the right choice, but it was a great price & could resell if not right.
My virtual system is available, but my digital side is: Aurender N150 > XLO ultra+ > Bricasti M3 > Zavfino Arcadia > PSAudio BHK w/tele medical NOS tubes > Zavfino Fusion mk2 > SimAudio Moon 330A > Transparent + gen 5 > KEF Reference 3’s.
Please let me know your thoughts and/or recommendations. Thanks!
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@danmar123 yes. I’m sure you’ll be very pleased. |
@danmar123 Congrats on the Pulsar! I added one last year to my Innuos streaming system. I'm now using my Zen Mk3 as a server only, while the Pulsar functions as an Innuos Endpoint. The Pulsar has been a wonderful upgrade for streaming, with particular effects on transparency and on bass extension and impact. The Innuos Sense app is fantastic! Not long ago, I did a comparison among several power cords from Cardas, Snake River Audio, and Shunyata. I was looking to upgrade cords for my preamp, DAC, and streamer. The winner in my system was the Shunyata Alpha-X NR, which is what is powering my Pulsar now. I'm not sure what your price range is for cables, but the Alpha-X is significantly more expensive than the Kimber PK14 mentioned by @audphile1. My only advice would be to try several power cables in your system - they can make a significant difference when using an Innuos Pulsar. |
Thank you. I won't take delivery until the 26th. The Shunyata is over what I'd like to spend, but I'm sure it's a fantastic cable. I already downloaded the Sense app to get familiar with it, but have to wait to the Pulsar arrives. @signaforce sorry for hijacking your thread, but it did start with my Audience F/R USB. |
@danmar123 No problem whatsoever. Glad it was able for help others also! |
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