[PLGA]

@rsbrsvp

You are right about Nimak. They make outstanding usb cables. The Black series brings more clarity, better focus, better microdynamics, better bass, a more relax sound. Perfect balance, better imaging, layering and timbres. Better everything. It is splendid.

Hi Fred
I was about to buy a USB cable as I need one about 0.5m long to test against my DH Labs. Can you post the link to where you bought the Nimak USB cable?

I believe it will exceed my budget, but who knows... if it's such a incredible cable...

 

[FredA]

Hi Fred
I was about to buy a USB cable as I need one about 0.5m long to test against my DH Labs. Can you post the link to where you bought the Nimak USB cable?

I believe it will exceed my budget, but who knows... if it's such a incredible cable...

Now, with the burn-in, it has regressed. I have lost some bass. You may want to wait until i am done, should be another week or so.

This the link for 0.65m. The seller accepted 160USD, shipping not included. With shipping, it was 180.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Nimak-Audio...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

 

[PLGA]

Thank you.

What other USB cable around 50 to 150 bucks would you recomend besides this one?

What about you guys? wich one would you recomend?

 

[marcelnl]

make one, it's super simple. See if you can get screw fasten type USB connectors (I haven't found them yet so if you run across some let me know). I'm using plated solder on DIY USB connectors, find some decent cable and insulator, tinker around with different cables (go crazy) some twisting and shielding. I'm currently using a piece of CAT8.1 ethernet cable, good for up to 2 Ghz, works very well. Cable manufacturers do the same, don't think any of them produces wire...
Use Neotech UP-OCC copper or silver, or tinned copper (vintage wire galore), you'll easily spend the same 50-100 $ but you'll learn a lot and likely end up with a better cable/sound.

 

[PLGA]

make one, it's super simple. See if you can get screw fasten type USB connectors (I haven't found them yet so if you run across some let me know). I'm using plated solder on DIY USB connectors, find some decent cable and insulator, tinker around with different cables (go crazy) some twisting and shielding. I'm currently using a piece of CAT8.1 ethernet cable, good for up to 2 Ghz, works very well. Cable manufacturers do the same, don't think any of them produces wire...
Use Neotech UP-OCC copper or silver, or tinned copper (vintage wire galore), you'll easily spend the same 50-100 $ but you'll learn a lot and likely end up with a better cable/sound.

Well, I don't know if I have the skills nor the nerve to do it!

 

[marcelnl]

try it, low cost low risk (test the cable wiring with a MM or on a cheap 'sacrificial' device to avoid mixing up connections)

 

[Thenewguy007]

Thank you.

What other USB cable around 50 to 150 bucks would you recomend besides this one?

What about you guys? wich one would you recomend?

This is probably the best bang for your buck USB cable you can buy
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aucharm-Hi...-Plated-Audio-USB-Cable-Quality/274537938042?

 

[FredA]

Thank you.

What other USB cable around 50 to 150 bucks would you recomend besides this one?

What about you guys? wich one would you recomend?

None if your usb source is not silent and well clocked. I would try onother less expensive nimak otherwise: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Nimak-Audio...118830?hash=item1cdafd516e:g:nzYAAOSw5DxdnNvQ

 

[FredA]

The Nimak Black has recovered and is better than ever. Splendid cable. It is worth it.

 

[macrog]

I am absolutely loving 3.933 Firmware. Gorgeously organic and emotionally connected. Blissful. I thought Firmware 76 was going to be the best so had my DI-HE shipped with it but it just didn't connect with me.

I am hugely impressed with the DI-HE. It is the nicest digital frontend I have ever heard

I think the Audio-gd DI-HE is the biggest bargain in high end audio.

 

[PLGA]

if your usb source is not silent and well clocked.

How do I know that?

To me, my system sounds like never before. Every little aspect of the sound is incredible and, eventhough I don't have a master clock, I have a lot of gear on my digital rig and all of it helped to improve the sound.

 

[rsbrsvp]

The Nimak Black has recovered and is better than ever. Splendid cable. It is worth it.

Nimak purple is the best USB cable I ever heard and I have heard some of the very best.
The reference Nimak power cables are even better and have had a gigantic effect on my system.

I am absolutely loving 3.933 Firmware. Gorgeously organic and emotionally connected. Blissful. I thought Firmware 76 was going to be the best so had my DI-HE shipped with it but it just didn't connect with me.

I am hugely impressed with the DI-HE. It is the nicest digital frontend I have ever heard

I think the Audio-gd DI-HE is the biggest bargain in high end audio.

AGREED!!!!! Every time I switch to 4.75 or 4.76 just for fun- I am immediately struck by how soft their presentation is relative to 3.933; just way to relaxed for me. I like high energy....= 3.933

 

[jimmychan]

I am absolutely loving 3.933 Firmware. Gorgeously organic and emotionally connected. Blissful. I thought Firmware 76 was going to be the best so had my DI-HE shipped with it but it just didn't connect with me.

I am hugely impressed with the DI-HE. It is the nicest digital frontend I have ever heard

I think the Audio-gd DI-HE is the biggest bargain in high end audio.

You are right! I had no hesitation to buy two DI-HE.

 

[FredA]

How do I know that?

To me, my system sounds like never before. Every little aspect of the sound is incredible and, eventhough I don't have a master clock, I have a lot of gear on my digital rig and all of it helped to improve the sound.

Do you use a usb reclocker or anything that makes usb better, as opposed to taking it directly from a maintream computer? If so, the usb cable is worth upgrading. And going for the Black is a very good idea.

This cable gave me at least half, if not more, of what going from the u16 to the di20he gave me. Pretty unbelievable.

 

[FredA]

I am absolutely loving 3.933 Firmware. Gorgeously organic and emotionally connected. Blissful. I thought Firmware 76 was going to be the best so had my DI-HE shipped with it but it just didn't connect with me.

I am hugely impressed with the DI-HE. It is the nicest digital frontend I have ever heard

I think the Audio-gd DI-HE is the biggest bargain in high end audio.

Going to it was a big upgrade. I though the u16 was very good but it sounds like a toy in comparison. I still recommend the u16 cause of the price/performance ratio. The He is almost 4 times the money, but still a great bargain given how superb it is.