calling on Wyred 4 Sound Dac 2 owners..please help

dhart86
dhart86 Posts: 1,594
edited July 2011 in 2 Channel Audio
Wasup Dac 2 owners.... just got mine a couple days ago and love it right out the box. Right now it's source is cdp via coax, however, I am moving to a PC rig and want to capitalize on on hi rez audio (music). I would like to buy a good USB cable but have no idea where to start. Audioquest?
Wireworld Starlight? Please help. What usb cable are you using and are you happy with it. Can you tell me Why? Thanks for your help
Main Rig:
Antipodes DX > Roon > PS Audio Directstream Jr.>deHavilland Ultraverve 3 >Belles Reference 150a >Harbeth C7 ES3


Second Rig:
Roon> PS Audio Directstream Jr Bridge II > EE Minimax pre (Tutay mods) >Belles 150A Ref >Monitor 5 (Westmassguy-modded)


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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,259
    edited July 2011
    I have yet to hear a difference in my USB cables but I have yet to spend over $100 on a USB cable.

    Love my DAC 2!!!!
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  • dhart86
    dhart86 Posts: 1,594
    edited July 2011
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I have yet to hear a difference in my USB cables but I have yet to spend over $100 on a USB cable.

    Love my DAC 2!!!!

    Yeah TFLF....that's my concern, no audible difference btwn cheap & expensive cables. What are you using?
    Main Rig:
    Antipodes DX > Roon > PS Audio Directstream Jr.>deHavilland Ultraverve 3 >Belles Reference 150a >Harbeth C7 ES3


    Second Rig:
    Roon> PS Audio Directstream Jr Bridge II > EE Minimax pre (Tutay mods) >Belles 150A Ref >Monitor 5 (Westmassguy-modded)


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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,622
    edited July 2011
    Wyred makes a great USB cable that was an improvement over my cheaper Audioquest cable for my DAC 2 IMO.
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited July 2011
    I bought a kimber USB cable (~$50 for a meter i think?), just because I didnt like having a cheapy cable in there.. seems to work good for me

    I haven't explored much beyond that as I am happy with the sound.. I might get a Wyred USB to try since I need a longer cord.. we'll see

    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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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2011
    So far just the OEM, Belkin Gold, and a no-name cable, no real difference. I'd love to try both WireWorld's and W4S's offerings, but I'm in no rush.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • dhart86
    dhart86 Posts: 1,594
    edited July 2011
    Hmmmmmm..........
    Thanks for the feedback guys,
    so far it seems my brothers are lukewarm on sonic differences between usb cables

    Polkitup, which Audioquest did you have...Forest...Cinnamon...Carbon? Also can you describe the improvement that you heard.
    Main Rig:
    Antipodes DX > Roon > PS Audio Directstream Jr.>deHavilland Ultraverve 3 >Belles Reference 150a >Harbeth C7 ES3


    Second Rig:
    Roon> PS Audio Directstream Jr Bridge II > EE Minimax pre (Tutay mods) >Belles 150A Ref >Monitor 5 (Westmassguy-modded)


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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,622
    edited July 2011
    I had the cinnamon. My thoughts on the Wyred USB cable are located here:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119776&highlight=wyred
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