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DIY USB cables: five prototypes
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Posted on October 2, 2020 at 07:28:56 | ||
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since i need only signal in my USB cables, i decided to build several prototypes to see which one sound better in my present configuration (see below link) general model: 1 meter, twisted pairs, good golden USB connectors, WBT silver solder, unshielded at first MATERIALS: 4 cables pic, from left to right: (1) Duelund 26ga solid, tinned copper, cotton and oil; (2) Neotech 26ga, solid OCC copper, PTFE; (3) Duelund 20ga, stranded, tinned copper, cotton and oil; (4) Solid silver 28ga, FEP 1 cable pic: (5) Duelund 26ga solid silver, cotton and oil WINNERS: they were, clearly (1) and (5), so i decided to try shielding them, to see if that sound could be still improved, and yes, it was, although not much 2 cables pic: the 2 winners, shielded (Hifi Collective screening braid); now i'm comparing them very carefully; at present (5) is my favourite: more low level detail, better dynamics and a little deeper and taller soundstage; however, (1) is giving me a little more full bodied sound all of them were given more than 100 hours break in as usual, this is in my system, to my ears, for my music and to my taste, so YMMV |
RE: DIY USB cables: five prototypes, posted on October 2, 2020 at 22:12:06 | |
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RE: DIY USB cables: five prototypes, posted on October 3, 2020 at 02:55:10 | |
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RE: DIY USB cables: five prototypes, posted on October 3, 2020 at 07:27:51 | |
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