[Temple]

Can someone recommend a USB cable comparable to the Supra Excalibur for around $100? Seems there prices went up.

 

[Temple]

After reading most of this thread I have it narrowed down to:

-RiCables Magnus
-Supra Excalibur

Any input on these two would be great.

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[Sampajanna]

Final Touch Audio also makes great USB cables

 

[Temple]

The Oyaide Class D+ is a nice cable (a steal at $60 USD) and should easily outperform the AQ based on the copper quality alone. If you can, try ordering from Amazon US and use a package forwarder like MyUS. You should get them within 1-2 weeks and save some money.

Though my current favorite under $100 USD is the RiCable Magnus which just replaced my Oyaide Class D+. DHL shipping (their only option) from Italy is a little pricey though.

You still happy with your Magnus cable?

 

[LowBeat91]

Is there a warmish usb a to b cable coming from the Audioquest Carbon which is a bit crisp but "colder" sounding than the regular

 

[gimmeheadroom]

I'm using all Wireworld Chroma or UV. They're good cables at fair prices.

Disclaimer: I don't believe cables have sound and I don't buy boutique cables. I like well-made cables of good materials and I make my own AES/EBU and RCA cables.

 

[LowBeat91]

Did someone know an alternative to the Audioquest Carbon? It sounds a bit harsh and dry on my Abyss Diana V2. Maybe because its silver. Looking maybe for a cooper baswd alternative

 

[kingoftown1]

@LowBeat91 some brands to look at:
Inakustik
Triode Wire Labs
Curious Cables
Tubulus
Sablon
Final Touch Audio
Neotech
Oyaide
Pink Faun
Jcat
Audience

 

[dougms3]

Did someone know an alternative to the Audioquest Carbon? It sounds a bit harsh and dry on my Abyss Diana V2. Maybe because its silver. Looking maybe for a cooper baswd alternative

I bought this to test it out and was going to return it if it wasn't good but ended up keeping it because it sounds so good.

Currently on sale for $79 - 30% off coupon. Excellent value to performance ratio and no risk

https://www.amazon.com/Monosaudio-F...nter/dp/B09KRL5KTW?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

 

[432EVO]

I have enjoyed AQ Diamond....seems to add a bit of focus and clarity w/the 2 dacs I've connected it to my streamer.

 

[ScrapIron]

Wow, good thread on USB cables.

I went with the Schiit Signal Wire USB for $20 to see what it gets me over a generic printer cable. I may be inclined to try something a little more 'risque' (to my wallet) such as the Supra Excaliber or a WireWorld UV. Would love to try a Curious or Black Magic, but darn these budgets.

Appreciate all the input/feedback/discussion....

 

[Ragnar-BY]

I went with the Schiit Signal Wire USB for $20 to see what it gets me over a generic printer cable. I may be inclined to try something a little more 'risque' (to my wallet)

Try Furutech Formula 2. My experiments with USB cables also started with Schiit’s cable. Furutech was a good upgrade. I’ve tried more expensive cables (like AudioQuest Diamond) later, it was better than Furutech, but the difference was much smaller.

 

[lator]

I have tested quite many:

Atlas Element SC
AudioQuest Carbon
AudioQuest Diamond
Curious original
Curious Evolved
Final Touch Audio Sinope
Intona Premium
Intona Ultimate
JCAT Signature
Oyaide NEO d+ Class S
Sablon 2020
Sablon Evo
Supra 2.0

If I had to choose just one recommendation it would be Intona Premium. It offers 85% compared with the best and has exceptional tonal balance. Investing more would improve bass extension and soundstage depth.

 

[dougms3]

I'm going to recommend this again.

For the price, I dont think anything is better.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256...tewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt&_randl_shipto=US

Someone mentioned that it outperformed their audio sensibility signature silver usb.

 

[Deano323]

I picked up a Belkin Hi-Speed Gold Series cable recently after reading it was great for use with audio.

Where from if you don't mind me asking ?