matthias Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Hi, looking for audiophile USB-C to USB-C cables with a minimum length of 1,5m or 5 feet for connecting a new MacBook Pro to an USB-C DAC. Any recommendations? Thanks Matt "I want to know why the musicians are on stage, not where". (John Farlowe) Link to comment
matthias Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 There are two USB-C to USB-C from Wireworld but the maximum length is 1 meter: https://www.wireworldcable.com/hi-res-digital-audio-cables.html#usb3.1 Matt "I want to know why the musicians are on stage, not where". (John Farlowe) Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 just use any cable that meets spec. which DAC, BTW? Link to comment
matthias Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 57 minutes ago, Ralf11 said: which DAC, BTW? Khadas Tone Board "I want to know why the musicians are on stage, not where". (John Farlowe) Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 do you know if the USB input has any noise isolation circuitry? you can always wait for an audiophile cable to be introduced, then do a listening test comparison - I advise waiting until such cables are easily returnable too or... buy a DAC that is isolated for sure if you can find a USB-3 one... matthias 1 Link to comment
matthias Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 It is a pity that Ghent Audio do not offer USB-C cables but they offer DC cables with USB-C connectors. So it does not seem to be a problem of soldering the USB-C connector. Matt "I want to know why the musicians are on stage, not where". (John Farlowe) Link to comment
Boleary3 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Mathias, Ghent will make your cable if you ask. I have a ten footer, usb C to usb C in my room. System: Fedilizer Pro>Pareto Audio Server with both Audiolinux (Roon) and W10 (Audirvana Studio) OS's, currently using W10 (control via remote desktop with laptop)> Original (2015) Sonore Signature Series, BNC/SPDIF > Yggdrasil A2 > Pass Labs XA100 Monoblocks > Triton Reference Speakers (modified) >Tweeked CiscoSG110D-08 LAN Switch. Cabling: Canare LV-77S SPDIF, Kimber KS2026 XLR interconnects, Kimber KS3035 Speaker wires. Link to comment
Popular Post The Computer Audiophile Posted February 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2020 I purchased a few of the Apple 3 meter USB-C to USB-C cables. Very well made and receive good score here. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vnpEXfo2HCGADdd9G2x9dMDWqENiY2kgBJUu29f_TX8/pubhtml By the way, I’d love to see a discussion about electrical noise in USB-C. semente and matthias 1 1 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
mansr Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 9 minutes ago, The Computer Audiophile said: By the way, I’d love to see a discussion about electrical noise in USB-C. In what context? Start a thread, and I'm sure people will chime in. Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, mansr said: In what context? Start a thread, and I'm sure people will chime in. I’m interested to see if the higher speeds are detrimental to sound quality due to any noise. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Popular Post Miska Posted February 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2020 9 minutes ago, The Computer Audiophile said: I’m interested to see if the higher speeds are detrimental to sound quality due to any noise. What I've seen so far, the most common problem is 8 kHz UAC packet rate leaking to the analog output. I doubt DACs using type-C connector are actually in SuperSpeed+ mode, but instead use type-C only for size and possibly higher current capacity reasons. The Computer Audiophile, marce, semente and 1 other 3 1 Signalyst - Developer of HQPlayer Pulse & Fidelity - Software Defined Amplifiers Link to comment
Popular Post mansr Posted February 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2020 15 minutes ago, The Computer Audiophile said: I’m interested to see if the higher speeds are detrimental to sound quality due to any noise. Why do you assume it would be detrimental? What if it lifts veils and gives tighter bass? lucretius and JezQ 2 Link to comment
Popular Post Ralf11 Posted February 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2020 the bits might get there faster than the noise too mansr and lucretius 2 Link to comment
lucretius Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 On 2/3/2020 at 10:30 AM, The Computer Audiophile said: I’m interested to see if the higher speeds are detrimental to sound quality due to any noise. The USB 3 transmitter did interfere with my USB receiver/dongle for wireless keyboard/mouse. However, those two were very close to each other. The Computer Audiophile 1 mQa is dead! Link to comment
matthias Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 On 2/3/2020 at 2:29 PM, Boleary3 said: Mathias, Ghent will make your cable if you ask. I have a ten footer, usb C to usb C in my room. Thank you for sharing. Some time ago I asked for USB-C cables and they answered it is not possible because of soldering difficulties. IMO, if they make USB-C cables they should offer it on their HP. Matt "I want to know why the musicians are on stage, not where". (John Farlowe) Link to comment
seeteeyou Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 This one seemed to be fine if we're getting something for a portable rig https://www.adl-av.com/products/cables/usb/GT-C2NCF/ https://www.phileweb.com/news/audio/202109/14/22758.html https://www.adl-av.com/pdf/Stereo 2021 -NOVEMBER -JP（GT-C2 NCF 0.14M).pdf Though I actually ordered two of them recently, IMHO it's more flexible to combine such cable with AudioQuest Dragon Tail USB Extender http://www.truim.jp/blog/?p=2622 It seemed to be just a tiny little bit better than Sablon (maybe 2020?) according to the preferences of this particular owner https://twitter.com/Lnde20W8kWvMeAM/status/1423816175469793280 https://twitter.com/Lnde20W8kWvMeAM/status/1445369390917046276 Link to comment
matthias Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 Did someone try one of these with USB-C termination? https://quartzacoustic.com/shop/van-damme-ultra-pure-silver-plated-ofc-shielded-audiophile-usb-cable/ Thanks Matt "I want to know why the musicians are on stage, not where". (John Farlowe) Link to comment
JoeWhip Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 I have ordered a usb c to b cable , 2M , from DH Labs in Florida. I will post my impressions of it when I write an article on the use of a MacBook Pro with the M1 chip as a music server. Right now, I am using a a to b cable with the Apple c to a dongle. It will be interesting what differences I hear. matthias 1 Link to comment
Therandyman Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 I purchased a USB C to C Cinnamon cable from AudioQuest to connect my Chord Mojo 2 to my MacBook Air. It works great, and I am ordering another similar USB C to B cable to attach my MacBook Air to my DACMagic 200. I am using Silver Streaks between that DAC and my McIntosh headphone amp, but I don’t think Silver Streak make USB cables. You will need a dealer to place the AudioQuest order, as they do not deal directly with the public for internet orders. I bought the 3/4 meter length, which is perfect. I think it cost $89.95 or so. Hope this helps! Link to comment
barrows Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Nordost makes some very, very good USB cables. Some of their models are available with USB-C on one end, and I am sure that one could special order (through a Nordost dealer) a USB-C to USB-C of any model which is available with USB-C on one end. Nordost makes their cables in the US and can terminate to order. SO/ROON/HQPe: DSD 512-Sonore opticalModuleDeluxe-Signature Rendu optical with Well Tempered Clock--DIY DSC-2 DAC with SC Pure Clock--DIY Purifi Amplifier-Focus Audio FS888 speakers-JL E 112 sub-Nordost Tyr USB, DIY EventHorizon AC cables, Iconoclast XLR & speaker cables, Synergistic Purple Fuses, Spacetime system clarifiers. ISOAcoustics Oreas footers. SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | Accessories | Software | Link to comment
JoeWhip Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Until my second cataract surgery in a couple of weeks it is really hard to sit down and write articles. So to update my last post, the DH Labs usb c to b cable is fantastic. The best one I have heard in my system. I asked about them doing a c to c version but was told no, as there is not enough demand. They have to make them in batches of3,000 to make it worthwhile. Audiophile c to c cables seem to be hard to come by. Maybe that will change before too long. Link to comment
Therandyman Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Thanks, JoeWhip. I also called Kimber Kable. They normally carry C to C, but are out of the end connectors, and don’t know when they will be able to get more. They are also considerably more expensive than AudioQuest, and they told me that AudioQuest Cinnamon will make an excellent connector for my purposes (MacBook Air to Mojo2 DAC). I agree, and have ordered a second AudioQuest B to C cable. (I am using Kimber Kable to connect the a Cambridge Audio DAC to my McIntosh tube headphone amp. It is, as you would expect, an excellent connector!) Link to comment
matthias Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 1/24/2022 at 9:02 PM, matthias said: Did someone try one of these with USB-C termination? https://quartzacoustic.com/shop/van-damme-ultra-pure-silver-plated-ofc-shielded-audiophile-usb-cable/ I got now this USB cable from Singapore. Is is handmade from Gotham GAC-4/1, in my case 1,5m lenght with USB-A at the source and USB-C at the DAC. You can get USB-C to USB-C as well. The price/performance ratio is excellent, highly recommended 😃 Matt "I want to know why the musicians are on stage, not where". (John Farlowe) Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now