Are there better USB & Toslink Cables for My DAC ?

bklynNupe

In an effort to understand if quality connections really make a difference, I’m switching out all of my bargain connections for some respectable but affordable good stuff for comparison.

Currently, I’m waiting on delivery of Audioquest Type 4 ( bulk) speaker cable at the end of the week.
My rca’s are all from Monoprice. I have a bid in for a couple of Audioquest Sidewinders to try out.

I’m also wondering if I should address the following with premium connections and what brands should I consider? Right now I'm simply using bargain cables.
Mac Mini OUT to Music Hall DAC – USB cable
Samsung Optical audio OUT to Music Hall DAC – Toslink cable
Monoprice Subwoofer cable

Please let me know if I’m overlooking anything? Thanks.
Here is all of the equipment that I’m currently using.

Onkyo 806
emotiva xpa-2 to fronts ( Rtia9’s).
emotiva xpa-3 for center ( csia6) and surrounds ( fxi3’s)
SVS PB-12-NSD sub
Pro-Ject III Xpressions
Belles Soloist 3 preamp ( HT Bypass)
Bellari VP129
Music Hall DAC 25.2
Mac Mini

Samsung LN46A650

nguyendot

http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=1389

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fbm211

Those sidewinders should give you a nice SQ boost as well as the speaker cable.Get some quality spades or nanners for the speaker cables.I was thinking of getting a toslink cable to run from my HD DVD player into my DAC from monoprice.Good prices but Im also wondering if a AQ brand would be better.Audioquest is a great company and have quality products.You cant go wrong with them

bklynNupe

fbm211 wrote: »

Those sidewinders should give you a nice SQ boost as well as the speaker cable.Get some quality spades or nanners for the speaker cables.I was thinking of getting a toslink cable to run from my HD DVD player into my DAC from monoprice.Good prices but Im also wondering if a AQ brand would be better.Audioquest is a great company and have quality products.You cant go wrong with them

Thanks, are there other Audioquest cables that I should consider?

zingo

Kimber makes a USB cable:

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=KKUSBB

bklynNupe

zingo wrote: »

Kimber makes a USB cable:

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=KKUSBB

Thanks Jake. So I guess this means that I will hear an improvement in SQ with a better USB connection between my Mac and Music Hall DAC?

What about my other connections?

Additional input is welcome

fbm211

Other audioquest cables?? Sure.Thats where audiogon comes in as you can try diomondback,king cobra or even columbia W/the dbs pack.And if you dont like them and you got a good deal you should be able to sell em for what you paid.