[rage3324]

Is there a USB cable that you guys recommend or do most fit the bill? I have an extra HP printer cable that I could use but figure that might be not up to the task

 

[money4me247]

  Is there a USB cable that you guys recommend or do most fit the bill? I have an extra HP printer cable that I could use but figure that might be not up to the task

I have found that printer usb cables make the background sound blacker & the overall sound signature a bit darker. I would almost describe the sound as inky.
 
I would recommend using hard drive usb cables. you can really hear the extra detail & spaciousness. even better if the usb was burned used through usage connected to a really large hard drive prior. the sound stage becomes much larger.
 

 

[rschoi75]

If you don't want to spend money on an audiophile usb cable, then just get a Belkin gold usb cable and call it a day.

 

[rage3324]

If you don't want to spend money on an audiophile usb cable, then just get a Belkin gold usb cable and call it a day.

Any alternatives? I'd prefer a 3-4ft cable and it appears Belkin does not make less than 6ft

 

[money4me247]

  Any alternatives? I'd prefer a 3-4ft cable and it appears Belkin does not make less than 6ft

monoprice or amazon cables.

 

[abvolt]

  Any alternatives? I'd prefer a 3-4ft cable and it appears Belkin does not make less than 6ft

 
I was using a run of the mill 10.00 cable off amazon. I want ahead and got me a pangea 4% silver usb 2.0 cable not all that much money like 50.00 And I noticed immediately a improvement in my sound quality, The bass was way better. I was sold from then on it's worth it imo.. 

 

[money4me247]

 
I was using a run of the mill 10.00 cable off amazon. I want ahead and got me a pangea 4% silver usb 2.0 cable not all that much money like 50.00 And I noticed immediately a improvement in my sound quality, The bass was way better. I was sold from then on it's worth it imo.. 

 
lol... usb cables don't work like that. either the data gets transmitted perfectly or not. it's a digital connection. there has never ever been a measurable performance difference between two non-defective usb cables.
 
http://www.edn.com/electronics-blogs/rowe-s-and-columns/4421042/Can-You-Hear-the-Difference-
http://archimago.blogspot.ca/2013/04/measurements-usb-cables-for-dacs.html
http://sound.westhost.com/cables.htm

 

[rage3324]

   
lol... usb cables don't work like that. either the data gets transmitted perfectly or not. it's a digital connection. there has never ever been a measurable performance difference between two non-defective usb cables.
 
http://www.edn.com/electronics-blogs/rowe-s-and-columns/4421042/Can-You-Hear-the-Difference-
http://archimago.blogspot.ca/2013/04/measurements-usb-cables-for-dacs.html
http://sound.westhost.com/cables.htm

I would have to agree. Where I am concerned, is grounding. 

 

[abvolt]

You both may be right and it makes sense that it would be that way. But that cable really did make a very big difference. I'm not one that goes out and buys expensive cables just better then the stock cheapo's..

 

[malla1ml]

While I can't argue that a $600 USB cable is going to have night and day differences, there is more to consider than purely 1 and 0's. I don't believe that I can link to other forums, but a USB's ability to shield outside interference as well as interference from the 5v line can affect sound quality.  It's more about the dac chip and it's ability to handle and correct issues caused by the interference that can make it's way into the analog signal.  If you feel your system is at a point where the noise floor is exceptionally low, or if you can hear the difference, have fun with trying cables.  If you're in the camp that it's purely 1 and 0's, get a decent cable that isn't going to fall apart and put the money to use in other parts of your system. 

 

[abvolt]

  While I can't argue that a $600 USB cable is going to have night and day differences, there is more to consider than purely 1 and 0's. I don't believe that I can link to other forums, but a USB's ability to shield outside interference as well as interference from the 5v line can affect sound quality.  It's more about the dac chip and it's ability to handle and correct issues caused by the interference that can make it's way into the analog signal.  If you feel your system is at a point where the noise floor is exceptionally low, or if you can hear the difference, have fun with trying cables.  If you're in the camp that it's purely 1 and 0's, get a decent cable that isn't going to fall apart and put the money to use in other parts of your system. 

 
The cables ability to  shield outside interference very true I hadn't thought of that thanks man..

 

[rage3324]

Does the WA7 pair well with the Sennheiser HD800? 

 

[HiFiGuy528]

  Does the WA7 pair well with the Sennheiser HD800? 

 
Yes. Even better when you add the upgrade tube power supply.
 

 

[rage3324]

   
Yes. Even better when you add the upgrade tube power supply.
 
 

 
Perfect! Because I have on order your exact WA7 set up and color Next is deciding between the HD800 and PS1000. 

 

[dL.]

Yes. Even better when you add the upgrade tube power supply.

Then Mike will say even better with a Nordost cable.

dL