USB cable comparisons

[sgr]

Nice job!!

[sgr]

To me USB cables do make a difference, but not as great as a good linear power supply in the system. I’m still using my Curious set as I’m not in a hurry to join the USB cable if the month club. 

 

I wonder what what a Western Electric USB cable would sound like? I’m a big fan of the speaker cables and power cables I made and use. Not talented enough to make a USB cable. 

[sgr]

Oh yes both are important if you want the best sound quality which most do. But I’ve not heard a large enough difference to update each time a new USB cable is discovered. They do provide different flavors, easily heard in my system. I might try a lush cable but for what I need it’s much too long to cope with. The small Curious tails sound very good and much more convenient. 

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What a shame that the industry moguls seem to always think that the consumers will never know what a cheap interface they built and won’t care. 

 

What could have been a great interface that worked well for all applications was doomed to suck. Too bad they didn’t budget $3.00 parts. 

 

 

[sgr]

I owned that pair at one time. Really fine sound and well constructed. And you’re right about the cables I tried those options too. That combo could really compete with the vest out there. 

[sgr]

Hi,

Try Acoustic BBQ USB cables. Built by “Grannyring” or Bill Dion which are available on Audiogon and I think he sells through Facebook. 
 

I have his new “Double Smoked” version and it is competitive with some of the best and list expensive for a song. 
 

 

[sgr]

And I thought we had pretty much determined that the lush2 was the greatest USB cable ever and Cody’s less than $300! 
 

Why do we torture ourselves?😎😎😎😎😎

 

That’s what makes audiophiles awesome folks we never can make up our collective minds and always willing to pay a bit more for the right to hear the difference!

 

Don’t fret I’m in the same boat!!

[sgr]

I’m ordering a Lust2 (I mean Lush2) I want to Drive myself crazy with the shield and grounding possibilities. 
 

if you’ve not examined and perused the Lush2 thread at this site you may want to check it out. 

[sgr]

If you don’t want to buy don’t audition. 
Once I have someone in my system I like I just have to buy. So I’m staying away from Shunyata. Not that I don’t think they make great cables! 

[sgr]

I’ve never understood why those that don’t think cables sound different (or any other component) have to react negatively to what others at least believe they hear. 
 

Nor do I understand why the believers have to try to persuade unbelievers. 
 

And why insisting on coming to a forum and interrupt others’ conversations when the discussion does not pertain to belief or unbelief. 
 

Now if the topic is”Do cables make a difference in a system?” Then that’s open to all.

 

I’ve read about many things I scratch m head and wonder about. But I’m never going to tell someone they don’t hear what they say they do. 

[sgr]

Spectral and Pass are definitely great Amps. But if you’re looking for amps and preamps you should find away to audition the CODA Technologies #8 and #16 amplifiers and the 0.7x and CS preamplifiers. 
 

CODA doesn’t get lots of press but they deserve to be ranked among the best at prices for below the competition. 
 

I’ve owned or auditioned many of the great names including ARC, Levinson, and Krell and the CODA electronics are worthy to be ranked among them. And yes CODA does all the things many audiophiles value, but it’s the musicality and ability to transport one to a studio or event realistically that makes me enjoy listening to them so much. 

[sgr]

Looks very nice indeed. Very clean and sparkling setup. I owned Salons for a couple of years. I have a friend with the new ones. They are fantastic speakers. 
I can’t tell if the black space is a rug or just a blackout. You might benefit with some wool carpet on the floor in front of your speakers. You might be getting some reflection bounce. I understand you might like the clean look better. Couldn’t blame you. But I think you’d hear a difference with the sophisticated rig you’ve built. 

[sgr]

Hi Richard,

I wouldn’t change a thing then. Sounds like you’ve got it worked out very well. And great for the wife and kids too. The whole family can enjoy. 
Lucky you. 
As for as I know CODA builds all the Sanders amps and preamps. I know the designer pretty well. Doug is a great guy. They build for a few others too. 
The CODA team used to work with Nelson Pass at Threshold. When Threshold went under Nelson founded Pass Labs and the other part of the team founded CODA Technologies. 
I’ve had Pass Labs in my system before and I greatly prefer the CODA electronics.