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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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@audphile1 

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''@danmar123 when you’re used to EQ’d presentation of the WiiM Ultra it’s difficult for the brain to adjust to the’ neutral sound.''

Granted.

''Introducing a new streamer like this innuos shouldn’t require tube rolling and definitely shouldn’t require using different tubes as tone controls''

@audphile1 I have to disagree with you on that. I have over 40 years with tubes. My first amp was a Dynaco, back in the 70s. I've help set up some of the biggest clubs in Manhattan back in the day.

Haven said that, the Innuos lacked separation with the LinLai tubes. I just replaced the KR for Sylvanias Chrome top JANs ,(my Fav.) about 2 hrs ago & things are looking up. I'll give them a few more hours to heat up.

I still have a few more tubes in my stash. I will see. Thanks

 

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@kumizi 

I posted on your comment, but it must of had a ''BAD word" lol.

Follow up on my last few, with @audphile1 .

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Well since my last post, I changed to my KR chrome tops & everything jelled.

My weakest link in my system is the ethernet cable from AliExpress (silver). I just missed out on a Sablon 2020 which I think will match up in my system. The hunt continues. I also have a few more companies  on my radar. Patiently waiting for a used cable to come in my site. 

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@danmar123 There is one on USAM Canuck Audio Mart

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@fthompson251 I missed the one on us & the one from Canada is to much $$$$.

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