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XACT USB and Ethernet Cables

Marshall Nack — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:24:45 +0000

I live on the fourteenth floor of an apartment building on a busy avenue in NYC. Even this high up with the windows closed, the sounds of the city—automobile horns, pulsating boom boxes, people arguing—filter in. It's annoying, especially when I'm having a session. Unexpectedly, though, I found it sets up a good test. If... Read More »

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The Audience Hidden Treasure Ethernet and frontRow USB Cables

Bruce Kinch — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:27:29 +0000

One approaches writing cable reviews with a bit of trepidation, especially about digital cables, and doubly so for those circling around the kilobuck range (as the Audience AV cables under consideration here do). After all, cheapo generic—even freebie—digital cables either work…or they don't, so you just toss 'em, right? We've all heard the bits-is-bits arguments.... Read More »

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For Your Consideration - The Flagship Synergistic Research Galileo Discovery USB Digital Cable

Robert S. Youman — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:48:53 +0000

I have reviewed several brands of cables over the years, but more often than not, I always seem to come back to the Synergistic Research lineup for its superb sound and performance. When offered the opportunity to review some of their newer flagship digital cables, the timing could not be better. I discussed several options... Read More »

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Unique Innovation Technology Co. (UIT) Perfect Music Booster (PMB) Series

Robert H. Levi — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:09:56 +0000

Image courtesy of UIT Unique Innovation Technology Co. (UITaudio.com) is a California company under the guidance of Mitch Ko, an extremely talented electrical engineer and designer who has always been looking to improve and advance connectivity for high-end audio. When I met him for the first time at the LA Audio Show a few years... Read More »

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Audio Ramblings - Infigo's Sparkle Series USB Cable

Dave Clark — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 22:26:48 +0000

So here I am after a few years off from writing about audio—and yes if I wanted to there is a LOT that I want to say, but that will be another time—and where am I heading… a USB cable from Infigo Audio, a rather expensive switch and Ethernet cables from Ansuz, two items from... Read More »

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ALT-USB: Cables Curious, Unique, Magic, and Lush

Bruce Kinch — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 01:49:01 +0000

Seriously? A review of four idiosyncratic USB cables? Didn't some sage audio scribe opine back in the MP-3 days that USB meant "Usually Sounds Bad"? Well, audiophiles have since embraced first High-Res downloads, and then streaming services like Tidal and Qobuz. With the result that getting the best sound from file-based audio often depends on... Read More »

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JCAT Signature USB Cable

Dave Clark — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:10:03 +0000

Alright, so the JCAT Signature USB cable is one of the better USB cables I have heard, and fits right into my group of favorites in terms of being across the board excellent. And while I have a lot of cables here, I have not heard all that is out there—nor do I have any... Read More »

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Purist Audio Diamond Revision 30th Anniversary USB Cable and the Fern & Roby Maverick Phono Preamplifier

Dave Clark — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 22:02:27 +0000

A few things on my mind here. Make that two things; digital and analog. Digital as in getting the bits from A to B (in this respect the Diamond Revision 30th Anniversary USB cable from Purist Audio Design - $2100 for the 1.5 meter I have here) and analog in getting the signal from A... Read More »

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Moon Audio Black Dragon Cables

Sam Rosen — Tue, 19 May 2020 17:49:06 +0000

Finding True Value in the Audiophile world If you look back at my history as a reviewer for Positive Feedback, you will quickly see that I have reviewed a number of different cables. I have reviewed everything from headphone cables to interconnects, USB cables, BNC cables, and even power cords. I have a love hate... Read More »

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Wireworld Platinum Eclipse Cables

Sam Rosen — Fri, 01 May 2020 17:56:33 +0000

Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 My first high end aftermarket cable was the Wireworld Nano Eclipse headphone cable. It was reasonably priced, had a unique cable geometry, and sounded excellent. This early success caused me to buy other Wireworld products well before I became a reviewer. All of my power cables are Wireworld, and for a... Read More »

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Kimber Kable Axios CU Headphone and KS USB-AG Cables

Sam Rosen — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 19:47:15 +0000

The Axios CU headphone cable ships in a hard case I have been on the hunt for the best headphone cable to pair with my Hifiman Susvara for the last six months or so. Every time I go to an audio show, I always see the Hifiman Susvara connected to amplifiers with a beautiful cable.... Read More »

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Two Audiophile Quickies and a Bit More: Dragonfire Acoustics, Pathos, & the London Reference Phono Cartridge

Robert H. Levi — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 01:01:30 +0000

Dragon2 USB Cable by Dragonfire Acoustics After 8 years of development by Dr. C, creator of Dragonfire Acoustics, comes his statement product: the Dragon2 USB Cable. Trying it in comparison to the best of the best of the USB cables that I have access to here brought its attributes into focus. With superb solid connectors... Read More »

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Final Touch Audio Callisto USB Cable

Sam Rosen — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:40:49 +0000

I started several cable reviews towards the end of 2019. My lack of interest in cable reviews prior was due to disbelief that extremely high end cables, especially digital cables, would lead to improved sound quality. I also will be honest and say, even if these high end cables do provide a noticeable benefit, I... Read More »

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Stage III Concepts Pulsec USB Cable

Marshall Nack — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:10:50 +0000

The other day I had one of those funny moments when I did something out of character. These used to be infrequent, but now that I'm retired from the day job, there are more. Should I be worried? Or does life get more amusing when you exit the rat race and it slows down? This... Read More »

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Final Touch Audio Callisto USB Does Digital Like an Analog Boss

Juan C. Ayllon — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 17:30:48 +0000

When it comes to high end audio, there's no lengths—or distance—some will spare to squeeze out that extra bit of performance from their kits. And now, globetrotting to the ends of the earth has yielded Serbia-based Final Touch Audio's Callisto USB Cable (MSRP $865 for one meter), an entree promising sonic bliss that some pundits... Read More »

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STEALTH Ethernet and USB Cables

Marshall Nack — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 21:55:59 +0000

A Google search found the pugilists in their corners sparring over USB and Ethernet cables, just as they do over interconnects and speaker wires. Being very new to the music server scene, I somehow thought things would be different, that maybe we had gotten beyond that. It's irksome to me that so many in the... Read More »

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Audio Ramblings and the Matrix Cables from Black Cat Cable

Dave Clark — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 20:57:55 +0000

Okay, so let's cut to the chase, the Black Cat Matrix line of cables (specifically the 3202 interconnects, 3232 speaker cables, and the DIGIT USB) are exemplary. Stunningly good for the price. Competitive with cables I have here that cost several times the 3202 interconnect's $699.95 per meter, 3232 speaker cable's $649.95 per 1.5 meters,... Read More »

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Synergistic Research Galileo SX Cables - A Suspension of Disbelief

Robert S. Youman — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:26:01 +0000

Let's keep it simple and direct. The new Synergistic Research Galileo SX cables are the finest cables that I have used in my system. Over the last two years, I have reviewed or personally auditioned flagship cables from many of the elite well established major brands and also from several new innovative upstarts. Not everything... Read More »

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Audio Ramblings and the Skogrand Beethoven USB Cable

Dave Clark — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 20:23:02 +0000

Ah yes, the world of cables… well specifically the world of USB cables. A lot of controversy as to their audible impact, or perhaps not if one actually sat and listened with an open mind. In the past I have shared the thinking behind their designs and any potential impact on the music (HERE), and have reviewed... Read More »

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Unique Innovation Technology Perfect Music Purifier USB Digital Cable

Robert H. Levi — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:00:46 +0000

Ever since I discovered that all USB cables were very different musically, and needed to be selected with maximum care, I have been searching for the top USB wire for my digital server. Among the USB cables that I have tried, I have been most pleased with the WyWire USB, the Kubala-Sosna Emotion USB, and... Read More »

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Kimber Kable Axios USB Cable: World Premier Review

Robert H. Levi — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:30:43 +0000

Hot off the assembly line in Ogden, Utah, comes Ray Kimber's very latest thinking in USB cable design. With five other models listed, starting at $50, this tour-de-force design is a semi-affordable $900 for a meter. This is quite a deal compared to the multi-thousand dollar models I have heard, and generally out performs those... Read More »

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Audio Ramblings - USB Cables from Curious and ANTICABLES

Dave Clark — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 22:14:04 +0000

USB Cables… my last Rambling's column centered on the Purist Audio Luminist Revision Neptune cables and how, well either differences in cables are there for you or not. For whatever reason applies here—you hear it, you don't hear it, you can't hear it, or won't hear it… really doesn't matter as everyone finds their happy... Read More »

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Göbel High-End Lacorde Statement USB, Ethernet, and Digital XLR Cables

Dirk Sommer — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 19:05:17 +0000

I really couldn't resist the splendid speaker and interconnect cables from Göbel Audio. To be on the safe side I therefore listened only briefly to the power cables, but exchanged them before I got used to it. However, the most recent digital cables I cannot hide from you—and really don't want to—despite this being a... Read More »

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The Neoteric Listener - The WyWires Platinum Series

Dean Seislove — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 07:11:41 +0000

And, now, a quick audiophile word association game. What comes to mind when you read the following? Belt drive turntables Quad DSD Marantz Model 9 Electrostatic loudspeakers High End Cables If you're like me, all of those items produced definite responses, most likely shaped by plenty of articles and opinions like the one you're about... Read More »

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Why USB Cables Can Make a Difference

Dave Clark — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 07:13:35 +0000

So there is this controversy of sorts… well not really for many of us, but certainly for some of us. See, the argument is that USB cables cannot and will not change the sound since it is just passing along 1's and 0's from point A to point B. It is all digital and so there... Read More »

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