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In Reply to: RE: Ditto posted by Charles Hansen on May 19, 2009 at 07:57:02
Have you detected any differences in sound quality with different USB cables?
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I haven't had a chance to play around with any yet. I've been too busy having fun with "unmapping" and ASIO4All. (see link below)
And even though there is absolutely no reason why it should make a difference with an asynchronous mode USB DAC, our Sales Manager Steve Silberman reports that an AudioQuest cable he has sound noticeably better than a generic cable.
Go figure.
You have to spend a minimum of $10,000.00 on them. Then you will hear a difference. Personally, I am waiting for $50,000.00 USB cables before I pull the trigger. = sonic bliss.
I think you are focusing too much on the money and not the sonic results. I can recommend a very nice cable for a very reasonable price:The Wire World USB cable.
Working with Robert, we are trying to push the technology to the max for these cables. Robert's cables make such a positive difference, that I would be dissatisfied not using the RSA Enopias. If you have a fine USB DAC like a Wavelength, Ayre, or Empirical Audio, these cables can make a huge difference in the sound quality. Double blind testing is not required as the differences heard will be obvious to the critical listener .
I want to publically thank Robert for his efforts. I also hope that we can learn from each other and not take criticism personally, but in good fellowship and common interest.
Steve
Edits: 05/19/09
My comment wasn't directed at you Mercman. Sorry if you thought so. I guess I was just hitting out. I believe the most wonderful thing about PC audio is it gave the opportunity for most people to get their foot in the door and I am very appreciative of that. I think my stereo sounds FANTASTIC. I have been in sonic bliss for years now. I guess I just don't want the silliness to over take 'PC Audio'. It's been such a wonderful forum so far. Don't forget about us audiophiles with modest means. :)
You are exactly right Squonk. If you enjoy what you have, what more can you ask for.
But then you has the best sound from your 65 ft of optical cable. How much better is this?
How come you made it work when Gordon says it doesn't?
Fred, you are a real ball breaker!
I have told you many, many times that I am not using the optical cable. As for the Enopias, it works because the computer external power source is grounded.
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