Suggestions for USB cable for Macbook to external dac

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stump4545

looking for a quality usb cable prefer internet direct small company but seem hard to find from an id company.

any leads on where to find a id usb cable?

thanks

raneypdx

Re: Suggestions for USB cable for Macbook to external dac
« Reply #1 on: 28 Dec 2009, 07:06 pm »
I use a USB cable made by Virtue Audio to connect my MacBook to the DAC in my RWA Isabella.  Once burned in, the Virtue cable is a tremendous improvement over the stock cable provided with my Isabella.  Most noticeable was the extended resolution without upsetting the already fine tone provided by the Isabella.   I have not compared the Virtue cable to any other ones that I've read about; I am so pleased with it that I do not feel the need to for now.  Good luck with your search.


pardales

Re: Suggestions for USB cable for Macbook to external dac
« Reply #3 on: 28 Dec 2009, 07:32 pm »
I use a USB cable made by Virtue Audio to connect my MacBook to the DAC in my RWA Isabella.  Once burned in, the Virtue cable is a tremendous improvement over the stock cable provided with my Isabella.  Most noticeable was the extended resolution without upsetting the already fine tone provided by the Isabella.   I have not compared the Virtue cable to any other ones that I've read about; I am so pleased with it that I do not feel the need to for now.  Good luck with your search.

I too found the Virtue USB cable excellent. I found it a great improvement over a couple more expensive USB cables.

K Shep

Re: Suggestions for USB cable for Macbook to external dac
« Reply #4 on: 8 Jan 2010, 01:26 am »
looking for a quality usb cable prefer internet direct small company but seem hard to find from an id company.

Belkin Gold

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=17931

santacore

Re: Suggestions for USB cable for Macbook to external dac
« Reply #5 on: 8 Jan 2010, 04:37 am »
I'm loving my Locus Design Axis. I've worked my way up from a generic cable to a Belkin gold to the Locus Design Polestar and finally to the Axis. Each cable has been a leap up in quality. From here I'm sure I can go further, but the law of diminishing returns applies.

Will2

Re: Suggestions for USB cable for Macbook to external dac
« Reply #6 on: 12 Jan 2010, 11:15 pm »
Has anyone compared the Ridge Street Alethias to the Locus Design Axis?

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Re: Suggestions for USB cable for Macbook to external dac
« Reply #7 on: 20 Jan 2010, 09:56 am »
Ridge Street Audio Enopia, Alethias and Poeima! These are the best cables to make your SQ like analong. I have an extra Enopias for sale should you want.


looking for a quality usb cable prefer internet direct small company but seem hard to find from an id company.

any leads on where to find a id usb cable?

thanks

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Re: Suggestions for USB cable for Macbook to external dac
« Reply #8 on: 20 Jan 2010, 10:21 am »
I prefer the Locus Design Axis and Nucleus USB cables over the Ridge Street offerings which are really really good but a bit too laid back for my tastes. I prefer a highly detailed & dynamic cable with a multilayered sound stage which are the trademark of the Axis & Nucleus cables. With these high quality cables, it all comes down to preferences IMHO.  :D
 
Cheers,
Robin

pardales

Re: Suggestions for USB cable for Macbook to external dac
« Reply #9 on: 12 Feb 2010, 02:14 am »
I recently acquired the new Cardas USB cable. Bought it off of a dealer on Audiogon who offers a trial period ($134). I have had it in my system for two weeks connecting my Macbook Pro to my Tranquility DAC. Wow. It really brought the sound of my system up a notch. Everything seems a better (bass, sound-stage, mids and highs). Just a big overall improvement. Highly recommended.