Wyred 4 Sound New USB cable

Polkitup2
Polkitup2 Posts: 1,632
edited May 2011 in Electronics
Wyred recently announced a new USB cable that is supposed to bring their DACs to the next performance level. I had always heard that for asynchronous DACs the USB cable choice did not make much of a difference. Thoughts?
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited May 2011
    hmm, I'm curious how much they'll cost.. i'm in the market for a longer USB cable.. I've been happy with my Kimber USB cable.. can't say I've try to swap any USB cords though

    Jason
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited May 2011
    The quality and design of the cable matters for long runs. I had an 8ft standard USB cable from Belkin that I used for an HP printer. This cable when used with my HRT MSII+ resulted in regular cutting out. I replaced the cable with a 15 foot cable from Wired World and I have absolutely zero cutting out. I'm not sure I heard an appreciable difference in sound, but then again, my PC system is not as transparent as my main rig.
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,632
    edited May 2011
    punk-roc wrote: »
    hmm, i'm curious how much they'll cost.. I'm in the market for a longer usb cable.. I've been happy with my kimber usb cable.. Can't say i've try to swap any usb cords though

    jason

    1 m= $199, 2m = $249
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited May 2011
    This one looks interesting.And since I use this brand I can say the build quality and service is outstanding as well as the SQ.

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  • DMara
    DMara Posts: 1,434
    edited May 2011
    I've been using a 9ft Virtue Audio Nirvana USB cable for my Kingwa NFB-3 DAC and another 6ft for my Wyred 4 Sound DAC-2. Both are great and way cheaper:

    http://store.virtueaudio.com/product-p/vrtu-usb-nrv.htm

    Even though the website showed the cables were out of stock, you can actually order some from Jason by sending him an email to cables@virtueaudio.com :wink: He's a great guy to deal with.
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited May 2011
    I might need to look into one of those DMara.. I need a 2M long one.. thanks

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,632
    edited May 2011
    I ordered one of the Wyred USB cables and received it today. It was nicely packaged in what appears to be a material similar to my wife's bloomers. :eek: It is a very sharp looking cable that provides a firm connection to both my DAC and PC.

    Regarding sound quality, it's a little early to come to any conclusions, but out of the box my inital impression is favorable. It really does sound better than my Audioquest USB cable which to me sounded no different than the cheap cable that came with my DAC. Detail retrievel is better, bass is better, and in general it has a more transparent natural sounding mid range than the Audioquest. :smile:
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited May 2011
    Polkitup2 wrote: »
    I ordered one of the Wyred USB cables and received it today. It was nicely packaged in what appears to be a material similar to my wife's bloomers. :eek: It is a very sharp looking cable that provides a firm connection to both my DAC and PC.

    Regarding sound quality, it's a little early to come to any conclusions, but out of the box my inital impression is favorable. It really does sound better than my Audioquest USB cable which to me sounded no different than the cheap cable that came with my DAC. Detail retrievel is better, bass is better, and in general it has a more transparent natural sounding mid range than the Audioquest. :smile:

    I really think all 1s and 0s are the same, but the something about certain digital cables really does improve the sound. I think it may have something to do with timing. Afterall, an electrical signal can be slowed by the conductors of a wire, right? Perhaps, a good digital cable doesn't affect timing. This seems to be possible when you consider that companies who makes transports and DACs design them so that there are no timing errors which create digital artifacts.
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,632
    edited May 2011
    I recall a wireworld USB ad that said, "It's not just ones and zeros, it's the timing".
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,599
    edited May 2011
    Keep in mind that often parts of the usb interface are usb powered.
    So a better cable helps with power loss to those devices.
    After that section of the dac, local power comes into play.
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