USB cable recommended?

[adamaley]

Any updates?

 

[alfa100]

I have a Curious USB cable, it is about 6 inches long. I just tried a 1M Pangea and to my surprise it sounded better! Is it because of the longer length or the cable itself? I know the Pangea usb is considered an el cheap- o cable, can someone recommend something better?

Thanks,
ozzy FC

 

[alfa100]

I tried a few . AUDIOQUEST Diamond was the best.

 

[Cellcbern]

FYI:

Pink Faun Digital Interlink USB

The Pink Faun Digital Interlink USB ranks among the very best cables I have heard and it has established itself as one of my top favorites.

www.hifi-advice.com

 

[KrellFan1]

I have a Sablon Evo USB that I discovered in this forum. He is an artisan manufacturer of high end cables at reasonable (albeit not ‘cheap’) price points. I replaced a Nordost Heimdall 2 cable and his Evo is quite good. About as good as you might find in the price range. I believe he has a demo program.

 

[dnnaudio]

I was able to compare NA MUON USB with a Curious and Supra Excalibur cable in my speaker rig and a headphone system. It was clear from the first few moments of listening the MUON is in an entirely different league compared to either Curious or Supra. Everything simply sounds more real - tonality, density, clarity, dynamics, soundstage, etc. It is amazing how much digital noise this cable removes. I wanted to audition FTA Sinope and Sablon EVO but I was unsuccessful to work it out with either. The MUON is not cheap, but it is not crazy expensive. If you are looking for a no compromise USB cable you should include this in your list. Network Acoustics is also so easy to deal with. If you are looking for a killer cable in the affordable category you cannot make a mistake with the Supra Excalibur. This $120 cable performs at the level of the $350 Curious and in some systems some may actually prefer this.

 

[KrellFan1]

I was able to compare NA MUON USB with a Curious and Supra Excalibur cable in my speaker rig and a headphone system. It was clear from the first few moments of listening the MUON is in an entirely different league compared to either Curious or Supra. Everything simply sounds more real - tonality, density, clarity, dynamics, soundstage, etc. It is amazing how much digital noise this cable removes. I wanted to audition FTA Sinope and Sablon EVO but I was unsuccessful to work it out with either. The MUON is not cheap, but it is not crazy expensive. If you are looking for a no compromise USB cable you should include this in your list. Network Acoustics is also so easy to deal with. If you are looking for a killer cable in the affordable category you cannot make a mistake with the Supra Excalibur. This $120 cable performs at the level of the $350 Curious and in some systems some may actually prefer this.

I too was keen to check out an FTA Finope cable but that contravenes their business model. I’m quite happy with my Sablon Audio Evo cable and have ended my USB search. It’s price point roughly the same as FTA. Each company insists their cable is the best. Go figure! I think both FTA and Sablon SHOULD sound considerably better than a Curious cable as the cost is close to triple. I cannot speak with MUON as I’m unfamiliar with the line. And as I say, my hunt is over! Yeah!

 

[Audire]

Shunyata Omega or Albedo.

 

[Vangelis]

I tried a variety of USB and I was impressed enough with AQ Diamond to keep it for 3 years. I read about the Sablon 2020 cable and it turned out to be a clear sonic upgrade that was apparent after a few minutes of auditioning. Last year I purchased EVO. After a week of (necessary) break in I was knocked out by the ramp up of resolution, refinement and engagement the EVO brought to my system.

 

[Republicoftexas69]

Supra.

 

[jasbirnandra]

Has anyone tried cables from Authentic Audio Image I tried their top ethernet cable and was blown what a good ethernet cable can do to the sound Try the AAI you will be shocked.
I have also placed their USB Assoluto cable which will reach me 1st week june will let people know how it sounds.

 

[sbilotta]

I have a NA Muon USB (since two years) and have also a Sablon EVO USB (since a month).
I'm going back and forth, but the cable that consistently remains in my system is the Muon. In fact, I think I'll be selling the Sablon soon (even though a very good cable).

 

[adamaley]

I have a NA Muon USB (since two years) and have also a Sablon EVO USB (since a month).
I'm going back and forth, but the cable that consistently remains in my system is the Muon. In fact, I think I'll be selling the Sablon soon (even though a very good cable).

Are you using the Muon USB with the filter or without it?

 

[sbilotta]

with and without (for both USB cables), results do not change

 

[dnnaudio]

I have a NA Muon USB (since two years) and have also a Sablon EVO USB (since a month).
I'm going back and forth, but the cable that consistently remains in my system is the Muon. In fact, I think I'll be selling the Sablon soon (even though a very good cable).

Just curious how do the two differ sonically? I always wanted to try the Sablon due all the positive comments but never got a chance and ended up w/ the MUON.

 

[sbilotta]

Just curious how do the two differ sonically? I always wanted to try the Sablon due all the positive comments but never got a chance and ended up w/ the MUON.

in essence, the Muon is neutral, very clear, detailed and overall balanced. The Sablon is more bass heavy and somewhat colored.
Personal preferences I guess.

 

[dnnaudio]

Thanks that’s just how I would also describe the MUON.

 

[Calvinj]

Interesting

 

[Anyoldears]

Bit more of an expensive cable about 3k is this https://taralabs.com/product/the-master-usb-w-evo-ground-station/ in the uk at https://www.lotushifi.co.uk/portfolio-items/the-master-usb/?portfolioCats=128,122,198

I currently have the Sablon EVO but might give this a try on demo.... If I dont like it, theres always the grand master at 5k....

 

[dnnaudio]

Why not give MUON a try at $1.5K you might be pleased how incredible it is and they have 30 days no questions asked return policy.