Hello all,

I will be using a USB DAC soon (Audio Note Dac 2.1 Kit). I have been researching USB cables so I want to hear from all of you what you think.

For best use computer cables, I feel the Belkin Gold will be fine. For audiophile type stuff, there is Kimber, the overpriced Synergistic Research, the upcoming Wireworld cables, etc.

Can some one please suggest the best sound cable?

Liz Out

I think you're going over the edge on this one. Simply buy a high quality USB cable from Belkin or some other reputable manufacturer. "Audiophile" digital cables are pure bunk, and unfortunately there are people who are fooled into thinking otherwise.

Read this Altec:


http://www.computeraudiophile.com/node/207

So, is that supposed to impress me? Sorry, But there is so much BS in the audio industry, and designer digital cables is just one part of it. If you want to blow your money, fine, but I'd rather spend it on real improvements.

Hi Altec,

The Belkin Gold series looks good yet I feel Ray Kimber knows what is best for cables.

Please tell me what you feel works best?

I DID tell you what would work best, in my first post. Evidently you didn't read it, don't think I know what I'm talking about, or are going to spend the money anyway. Have fun.

ANY USB cable will work for this application.

USB is a digital cable standard.

The cable either meets spec or it doesn't. Any money spent on a cable that performs better than the spec is wasted money as the equipment CANNOT perform better than the spec using USB connectors.

Digital cables either work, or they don't. Don't fall for the BS of having to spend more money for HDMI, USB or ethernet cables.

I think the likelihood of logic prevailing in this instance is about zero. :rolleyes:

Altec,


I ordered a 6 foot Belkin Gold series USB 2.0 cable.

Liz

Good. Now with the money you've saved do something that will really improve the sound of your system, such as throwing out the passive crossover networks in your speakers and switching over to a real active crossover system (and I'm not just talking about the sub).