Condocondor said:

I can answer that question. No, the iUSB 3.0 DOES NOT have galvanic isolation. iFi Audio recommended both (iUSB 3.0 + iGalvanic 3.0) if you really, really, really, wanted to end all the gremlins. Now for the digital cable: Yes, it will. I did this experiment for myself. There are two legs from the PC to the iGalvanic and from the iGalvanic to the DAC. I was originally only using the blue printer quality cables because I didn't believe there was much difference. I ordered the Pangea USB cables of two different qualities: low and medium cost. In the end, I wound up ordering both legs with the medium expensive cables and it was a very nice upgrade. The difference is akin your USB3.0 in your chain. Cheaper stuff is just as clear. They sound absolutely the same in terms of dynamics and frequency response and width of sound stage. Where more expensive USB cables come into play is with the DEPTH of sound stage. Somehow, although not measurable, the human ears can tell the difference in USB cables if you know what to listen for. Pangea makes 2 or 3 levels of USB cable I think I went with the PREMERE SE MARK II at the link below. What a freaking bargain. I would not spend more than this however. BTW, I used a 2Meter and a 1Meter USB cable with my iGalvanic of the model in the link below. Happy listening.

https://www.audioadvisor.com/new-pg...RqaUy5_a8QZq4bAb8QNie1QUwMTy2ylYaAnuKEALw_wcB

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Condocondor said:

Oh shoot, I just realized you're in the UK. I'm sure they have retailers there that sell Pangea stuff. FYI, Pangea Audio's Premier SE MKII USB cable featuring the highest purity 6% silver-plated Cardas Grade One Copper for the vital signal conductors.

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pcsgcs said:

Oh yeah, you are right. Now I remember what Mr. Loesch said about the iUSB3.0 having a iDefender built in but not the galvanic isolator (although he fought for that to happen as it was intended to have it all in one box iirc).


Thank you very much for sharing your experiences. I really appreciate it and I look forward to get these one day as I enjoy improving my setup until I am able to afford cutting edge tech and touch audiophile heaven.

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