Yeah and especially when it comes to network stuff it’s a crapshoot
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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@fthompson251, what are you doing to me? Lol As I'm sitting here listening to Lee Morgans side winder track every instrument is clear as day..The separation is on que. Bob Cranshaw playing the double bass is tight & not muffled. Billy Higgins playing the drums are as if he's playing right in front of me to the left. This Chineese Pure Silv8er ethernet cable is shining at the moment. For a Lil over $100.00 it's working for me right now. I guess it's all about the recording. |
@fthompson251 I know you no longer have it, but you are sure it was the 2020 version, and not the prior panatela version? |
@mclinnguy NN To be honest I cannot be 100% sure, maybe you're right. I recall the MSRP on the Sablon was $695 because I looked it up. I used to have a picture of it because I sent it to the seller but I have deleted it since. |
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