[randalljkrebs]

Hi My name is Randall Krebs first day to the forum- any opinions on the best usb cable fir the money?  Thanks

[Phil A]

Welcome!  Budget?

[FullRangeMan]

Welcome to AC 

[routlaw]

Welcome. I've tried a bunch of them, the best so far is the DH Labs Mirage, well worth the money IMHO.

[I.Greyhound Fan]

The best that I have heard is the Wire World Platinum.  But it is $600.  It won a usb cable shootout that we did.  Just be aware that usb cables can sound vastly different depending upon your DAC and music source.  I personally use a AQ Carbon which sounds way better than my Starlight 7 Red and Oyaide.  YMMV as usual.

[ArthurDent]

Greetings & Welcome to AC Randall   

[WGH]

Welcome to AC.

JLM did a cable shootout, the results are still relevant today.

USB Cable Shootout
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=135255.0

If you just want to skip to the conclusion:
" In a fairly close race the winner was Straight Wire USB with better dynamics, detail, and bass"

The Schiit Audio PYST USB ($20) is exactly the same as the Straight Wire USB for $20 less, it even has the Straight Wire logo on the ends.
I used one for years, it is pretty good for affordable systems.
https://www.schiit.com/products/pyst-cables



If your system is beyond affordable then the Hapa Audio Aero or Ember USB is the best for the money, that's what I currently use.
https://hapaaudio.com/digital-cables/

Hapa Audio has their own circle here on AC with lots of reviews and information.
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?board=45

[Tyson]

2nd the Hapa Aero.  I had an Audioquest Carbon in my system for about a year and really liked it.  Then the Hapa Aero showed up and crushed it.  If anyone wants the Carbon, it's in my box of defeated cables.

[randalljkrebs]

Hi I’m Randall Krebs and new to the group.  I was wondering if most of you think cables make a difference?

[FullRangeMan]

Welcome again às you already introduced yourself in September I will merge these topics.
Yes cables made a difference in the sound and in the wallet.

[Phil A]

2nd the Hapa Aero.  I had an Audioquest Carbon in my system for about a year and really liked it.  Then the Hapa Aero showed up and crushed it.  If anyone wants the Carbon, it's in my box of defeated cables.

+1  - my thoughts about it are here - https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=177847.0

[hi5harry]

Another vote for the Hapa Aero. It's really helped my computer music system.

[randalljkrebs]

Wow, a lot of people like Hapa Audio!  Thank you!

[randalljkrebs]

Thank you all !  I contacted Jason at Hapa audio and I am now on the tour to receive the Aero USB to critique!!
Very excited!!

[Cheytak.408]

The Triode Wire Labs USB cables are great in the $$$/SQ arena.  The lack of extraneous noise is refreshing and allows one to see "into" the recording better than most cables do.