WTB: USB Cable

Nightfall
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edited October 2021 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Anyone have something they're sitting on that they'd rather turn into digital dollars with Venmo? Entryish level stuff only. Skeptical but open minded so I don't want to dive straight into high end.

Am just using a generic Insignia USB A to B cable right now.
afterburnt wrote: »
They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited October 2021
    Hmm
    DarqueKnight wrote: »
    It wasn't until I moved up to RAL's digital cables, and aggressively reduced jitter by installing a digital master clock, that I began hearing differences in digital cables in my two channel system. Prior to that, the AudioQuest and Pangea USB cables sounded no different from each other and no different from generic computer grade USB cables.

    The RAL's are $650

    http://www.revelationaudiolabs.com/cables-digital/index.htm
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

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    DH Labs Silver Sonic strike a good balance. Look for them on eBay.
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  • rooftop59
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    Nightfall wrote: »
    Hmm
    DarqueKnight wrote: »
    It wasn't until I moved up to RAL's digital cables, and aggressively reduced jitter by installing a digital master clock, that I began hearing differences in digital cables in my two channel system. Prior to that, the AudioQuest and Pangea USB cables sounded no different from each other and no different from generic computer grade USB cables.

    The RAL's are $650

    http://www.revelationaudiolabs.com/cables-digital/index.htm

    I have nothing but respect for DK, and he seems to have a great ear and clearly has great knowledge and gear. But right now I am sitting here switching back and forth between an MIT Coax cable I bought here years ago, amd the wireworld gold starlight 6 I bought from @marvda1, and I'm sorry but there is a CLEAR difference between two, even on my modest rig. The MIT has a more forward and energetic presentation, which surprises me. Definitely fun to compare, and you should be able to find something much better than what you have for $50-75, maybe less...
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  • GlennDog
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    Nightfall wrote: »
    The RAL's are $650

    http://www.revelationaudiolabs.com/cables-digital/index.htm

    I can vouch for RAL being a VG cable.
    I've not tried their USB, but I used their Passage Cryo Silver Reference umbilical between my Cary-98 pre and PS. Also, currently using the between my Cary-05 and PS.
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  • Gardenstater
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    iFi Mercury sounds way better than Pangea Premier SE to both myself and my audio bud Steve. I returned the Pangea. iFi says theirs uses continuous cast copper. I really don't know what caused the difference but it was very real.
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  • txcoastal1
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    AudioQuest Forest
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  • DaveHo
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    I've got an extra 2m AQ Forest I don't see me using. PM me your address and it's yours.
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  • gudnoyez
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    Audioquest Forest are decent use 1 in one rig and a Wireworld Starlight in another, pretty nice gesture from Dave that Forest should do you just fine.
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  • F1nut
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    RAL makes excellent umbilical cables. I wasn't expecting the improvement I heard. No idea about the USB.
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  • Nightfall
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    Thank you!

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    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

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    rooftop59 wrote: »
    Nightfall wrote: »
    Hmm
    DarqueKnight wrote: »
    It wasn't until I moved up to RAL's digital cables, and aggressively reduced jitter by installing a digital master clock, that I began hearing differences in digital cables in my two channel system. Prior to that, the AudioQuest and Pangea USB cables sounded no different from each other and no different from generic computer grade USB cables.

    The RAL's are $650

    http://www.revelationaudiolabs.com/cables-digital/index.htm

    I have nothing but respect for DK, and he seems to have a great ear and clearly has great knowledge and gear. But right now I am sitting here switching back and forth between an MIT Coax cable I bought here years ago, amd the wireworld gold starlight 6 I bought from @marvda1, and I'm sorry but there is a CLEAR difference between two, even on my modest rig. The MIT has a more forward and energetic presentation, which surprises me. Definitely fun to compare, and you should be able to find something much better than what you have for $50-75, maybe less...

    So you like the MIT coax over the Wireworld? What mit is it? I have an old Avt1 maybe i should be putting that back in the rig?
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  • DaveHo
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    Nightfall wrote: »
    Thank you!

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    Cool, USPS got it there quicker than I expected. You're welcome!
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  • pitdogg2
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    Nice Dave👍
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  • rooftop59
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    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Nice Dave👍

    Yea very cool @DaveHo!
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  • rooftop59
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    erniejade wrote: »
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    Nightfall wrote: »
    Hmm
    DarqueKnight wrote: »
    It wasn't until I moved up to RAL's digital cables, and aggressively reduced jitter by installing a digital master clock, that I began hearing differences in digital cables in my two channel system. Prior to that, the AudioQuest and Pangea USB cables sounded no different from each other and no different from generic computer grade USB cables.

    The RAL's are $650

    http://www.revelationaudiolabs.com/cables-digital/index.htm

    I have nothing but respect for DK, and he seems to have a great ear and clearly has great knowledge and gear. But right now I am sitting here switching back and forth between an MIT Coax cable I bought here years ago, amd the wireworld gold starlight 6 I bought from @marvda1, and I'm sorry but there is a CLEAR difference between two, even on my modest rig. The MIT has a more forward and energetic presentation, which surprises me. Definitely fun to compare, and you should be able to find something much better than what you have for $50-75, maybe less...

    So you like the MIT coax over the Wireworld? What mit is it? I have an old Avt1 maybe i should be putting that back in the rig?

    I will have to check but maybe it is av2???
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  • erniejade
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    rooftop59 wrote: »
    erniejade wrote: »
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    Nightfall wrote: »
    Hmm
    DarqueKnight wrote: »
    It wasn't until I moved up to RAL's digital cables, and aggressively reduced jitter by installing a digital master clock, that I began hearing differences in digital cables in my two channel system. Prior to that, the AudioQuest and Pangea USB cables sounded no different from each other and no different from generic computer grade USB cables.

    The RAL's are $650

    http://www.revelationaudiolabs.com/cables-digital/index.htm

    I have nothing but respect for DK, and he seems to have a great ear and clearly has great knowledge and gear. But right now I am sitting here switching back and forth between an MIT Coax cable I bought here years ago, amd the wireworld gold starlight 6 I bought from @marvda1, and I'm sorry but there is a CLEAR difference between two, even on my modest rig. The MIT has a more forward and energetic presentation, which surprises me. Definitely fun to compare, and you should be able to find something much better than what you have for $50-75, maybe less...

    So you like the MIT coax over the Wireworld? What mit is it? I have an old Avt1 maybe i should be putting that back in the rig?

    I will have to check but maybe it is av2???

    Got ya. I have a few myself the mit av1, Wireworld Starlight silver 7, Cullen, Monster, and another one that I cannot remember the brand. I haven't used the AV1 in a bit so maybe i to put it back in the system for a bit.
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