Chord Company Clearway USB Digital Audio Interconnect
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Item code: CLE2301
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SPEAKER CABLES:
A quantity of 2 means you will receive a pair of speaker cables e.g. for your front left and front right speakers. By entering a quantity of 1, you will get a cable for a single speaker e.g. centre speaker and this option also enables you to vary the length (and termination) of your cable for each speaker.
OTHER CABLES:
A quantity of 1 means you will receive a single cable in the case of aerial, satellite, subwoofer, digital coaxial & optical cables and a pair of cables in the case of 2 rca to 2 rca analogue audio cables.
NON-CABLE PRODUCTS:
A quantity of 1 means you will receive 1 of the specified products.
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Chord Company Clearway USB Digital Audio Interconnect
USB cables have proliferated as the connection of choice between streamers, computers, DACs, and an expanding range of USB-C equipped devices. The quality of that connection is rarely what it should be. Stock leads shipped with components, or generic cables picked up on convenience, typically offer no shielding to speak of and use conductors chosen for cost rather than signal integrity. The Chord Company Clearway USB is the considered alternative: a purpose-built digital audio interconnect that applies the same engineering principles Chord uses across its analogue and digital ranges to a format that most systems now rely on.
The key construction differences over a standard USB lead are in shielding and conductor quality. Clearway USB uses high-bandwidth silver-plated oxygen-free conductors, a double-layer foil shield combined with a high-density braid, and alloy-sleeved connectors that extend the shielding to the plug body itself. The result is a cable that gives the connected DAC or streamer a significantly quieter signal path to work with, reducing the noise that standard USB leads allow to pass freely between components.
Available in A-B, A-C, C-B, and C-C terminations across a range of useful lengths, the Clearway USB covers the most common configurations in current use, including the USB-C connections found on recent iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and a growing number of dedicated audio components. If your system has moved beyond a single-box CD player and now involves a streamer, a computer audio source, or a portable DAC, the Clearway USB is the right step up from whatever came in the box. All cables supplied by Future Shop are covered by our 60-day money-back guarantee.
Here is what Chord Company says about the Clearway USB Digital Audio Interconnect
The perfect 'next step' on the upgrade path for a streaming audio system. Chord Company Clearway USB builds on the success of our established C-USB cable, benefitting from significant shielding improvements. The enhanced shield design employs double foil and high-density braid giving extra protection for the signal transfer and combats the transmission of noise between the connected components.
Available in a variety of useful lengths and fitted with connector types A, B and C. The USB type C connection is favoured by an increasing amount of hi-fi equipment (phone-audio interfaces, DACs, headphones & headphone amps, powered speakers etc), due to the versatility and high data transfer rates. The cables have been designed to deliver class-leading performance and enhanced audio quality for connected devices and align with the inclusion of USB-C in the latest iPhone 16 models, recent iPad Pro tablets, MacBook laptops and other Apple devices.
Features
- Alloy-sleeved connectors: Extended plug shielding via alloy sleeve construction, taking shielding to the connector body itself
- Gold connector pins: Gold-plated contact pins for reliable, corrosion-resistant connections
- High-bandwidth silver-plated OFC conductors: Silver-plated oxygen-free copper optimised for high-speed digital signal transfer
- Double layer foil shielding with high-density braid: Two-layer shield construction providing enhanced protection against RF interference and noise transmission between components
- Non-compression strain relief system: Maintains cable integrity at the plug with a strain relief that does not compress the cable
- Three termination options: Available as A-B, A-C, and C-C for compatibility with the widest range of current digital audio devices
- Multiple lengths: Available in a range of useful lengths to suit typical system configurations
Why shielding matters in a USB audio cable
Built for today's USB-equipped digital audio devices, the Clearway USB benefits from double foil and a high-density braid delivering superior shielding for protection from harmful noise. The latest zinc-alloy connectors with gold plating and enhanced shielding complement the high-speed silver-plated 26AWG oxygen-free-copper conductors. Chord Company's non-compression strain relief system provides a precision termination at each end.
USB-C: the connection for current and future systems
The USB-C connection is favoured by an increasing amount of hi-fi equipment, including phone-audio interfaces, DACs, headphones and headphone amplifiers, and powered speakers, due to its versatility and high data transfer rates. Clearway USB-C cables align with the inclusion of USB-C in the latest iPhone 16 models, recent iPad Pro tablets, MacBook laptops and other Apple devices, making them suitable for both dedicated hi-fi use and high-quality portable audio applications.
Specification
- Conductors: High-bandwidth silver-plated 26AWG oxygen-free copper
- Shielding: Double layer foil with high-density braid
- Connectors: Zinc-alloy sleeved with gold-plated pins
- Strain relief: Non-compression system
- Terminations available: USB A-B, USB A-C, USB C-C
- Lengths: Multiple lengths available
- Manufactured in England
About Chord Company 
The Chord Company is a British cable manufacturer founded in 1985, designing and hand-building its products in Amesbury, Wiltshire. The company has spent four decades developing a deep and practical understanding of how cables affect audio system performance, and its research has produced a series of proprietary technologies, including ARAY conductor geometry, Tuned ARAY, and the ChorAlloy connector plating process, that have been refined progressively across the entire range. Chord's products span from accessible entry-level cables to reference-grade designs used in professional recording, broadcast, and mastering environments. The range has accumulated a significant number of awards from the major UK and international audio press, and the company's cables are sold through authorised dealers worldwide. Future Shop has been an authorised Chord Company dealer since 2007.
We use Royal Mail 1st Class services for our Standard Delivery.
Orders received before 4.30 pm Monday to Friday are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. This does not apply to custom-length cables and speaker cables as these require a longer timescale to terminate. This also excludes all cables selected for the burn-in service. Please note, we do not process orders on national holidays in the UK. Over 98% of our orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays.
Standard delivery is usually within 2 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays. In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.
All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Future Shop. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD Local or DHL for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order subject to stock availability. For international orders, we use FedEx or DHL services where customers have selected this option.
Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths may be subject to longer deliver time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
We offer 'Free delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:
- Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at Future Shop
- Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL).
- Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
- You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
- We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
- FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.
UK Postal & Delivery Charges - FIRST CLASS
Free UK delivery on all orders over £99*
| Weight | Price (FIRST CLASS UK POSTAGE) |
|---|---|
| 0000g – 1000g | £ 3.95 |
| 1000g – 1400g | £ 4.95 |
| 1400g – 1800g | £ 5.95 |
| 1800g – 2000g | £ 6.95 |
| 2000g – 3000g | £ 8.95 |
* Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.
Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL.
Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day
We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.
For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by Future Shop by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.
Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.
For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.
Channel Islands & Northern Ireland
We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.
European Countries
Deliveries to EU member states are not subject to 20% VAT after December 31st 2020 and therefore the 20% VAT on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.
The customer will be liable for the VAT at the local VAT rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee if applicable. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs & Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 5 working days.
- Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7-10 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe.
- Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours.
We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.
Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe
Deliveries outside of the UK are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.
If applicable, the customer will be liable for the taxes at the local tax rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs & Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7 to 10 working days.
- Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
- Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets at our discretion.
We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chord Company Clearway USB Digital Audio Interconnect
USB cables have proliferated as the connection of choice between streamers, computers, DACs, and an expanding range of USB-C equipped devices. The quality of that connection is rarely what it should be. Stock leads shipped with components, or generic cables picked up on convenience, typically offer no shielding to speak of and use conductors chosen for cost rather than signal integrity. The Chord Company Clearway USB is the considered alternative: a purpose-built digital audio interconnect that applies the same engineering principles Chord uses across its analogue and digital ranges to a format that most systems now rely on.
The key construction differences over a standard USB lead are in shielding and conductor quality. Clearway USB uses high-bandwidth silver-plated oxygen-free conductors, a double-layer foil shield combined with a high-density braid, and alloy-sleeved connectors that extend the shielding to the plug body itself. The result is a cable that gives the connected DAC or streamer a significantly quieter signal path to work with, reducing the noise that standard USB leads allow to pass freely between components.
Available in A-B, A-C, C-B, and C-C terminations across a range of useful lengths, the Clearway USB covers the most common configurations in current use, including the USB-C connections found on recent iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and a growing number of dedicated audio components. If your system has moved beyond a single-box CD player and now involves a streamer, a computer audio source, or a portable DAC, the Clearway USB is the right step up from whatever came in the box. All cables supplied by Future Shop are covered by our 60-day money-back guarantee.
Here is what Chord Company says about the Clearway USB Digital Audio Interconnect
The perfect 'next step' on the upgrade path for a streaming audio system. Chord Company Clearway USB builds on the success of our established C-USB cable, benefitting from significant shielding improvements. The enhanced shield design employs double foil and high-density braid giving extra protection for the signal transfer and combats the transmission of noise between the connected components.
Available in a variety of useful lengths and fitted with connector types A, B and C. The USB type C connection is favoured by an increasing amount of hi-fi equipment (phone-audio interfaces, DACs, headphones & headphone amps, powered speakers etc), due to the versatility and high data transfer rates. The cables have been designed to deliver class-leading performance and enhanced audio quality for connected devices and align with the inclusion of USB-C in the latest iPhone 16 models, recent iPad Pro tablets, MacBook laptops and other Apple devices.
Features
- Alloy-sleeved connectors: Extended plug shielding via alloy sleeve construction, taking shielding to the connector body itself
- Gold connector pins: Gold-plated contact pins for reliable, corrosion-resistant connections
- High-bandwidth silver-plated OFC conductors: Silver-plated oxygen-free copper optimised for high-speed digital signal transfer
- Double layer foil shielding with high-density braid: Two-layer shield construction providing enhanced protection against RF interference and noise transmission between components
- Non-compression strain relief system: Maintains cable integrity at the plug with a strain relief that does not compress the cable
- Three termination options: Available as A-B, A-C, and C-C for compatibility with the widest range of current digital audio devices
- Multiple lengths: Available in a range of useful lengths to suit typical system configurations
Why shielding matters in a USB audio cable
Built for today's USB-equipped digital audio devices, the Clearway USB benefits from double foil and a high-density braid delivering superior shielding for protection from harmful noise. The latest zinc-alloy connectors with gold plating and enhanced shielding complement the high-speed silver-plated 26AWG oxygen-free-copper conductors. Chord Company's non-compression strain relief system provides a precision termination at each end.
USB-C: the connection for current and future systems
The USB-C connection is favoured by an increasing amount of hi-fi equipment, including phone-audio interfaces, DACs, headphones and headphone amplifiers, and powered speakers, due to its versatility and high data transfer rates. Clearway USB-C cables align with the inclusion of USB-C in the latest iPhone 16 models, recent iPad Pro tablets, MacBook laptops and other Apple devices, making them suitable for both dedicated hi-fi use and high-quality portable audio applications.
Specification
- Conductors: High-bandwidth silver-plated 26AWG oxygen-free copper
- Shielding: Double layer foil with high-density braid
- Connectors: Zinc-alloy sleeved with gold-plated pins
- Strain relief: Non-compression system
- Terminations available: USB A-B, USB A-C, USB C-C
- Lengths: Multiple lengths available
- Manufactured in England
About Chord Company
The Chord Company is a British cable manufacturer founded in 1985, designing and hand-building its products in Amesbury, Wiltshire. The company has spent four decades developing a deep and practical understanding of how cables affect audio system performance, and its research has produced a series of proprietary technologies, including ARAY conductor geometry, Tuned ARAY, and the ChorAlloy connector plating process, that have been refined progressively across the entire range. Chord's products span from accessible entry-level cables to reference-grade designs used in professional recording, broadcast, and mastering environments. The range has accumulated a significant number of awards from the major UK and international audio press, and the company's cables are sold through authorised dealers worldwide. Future Shop has been an authorised Chord Company dealer since 2007.
We use Royal Mail 1st Class services for our Standard Delivery.
Orders received before 4.30 pm Monday to Friday are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. This does not apply to custom-length cables and speaker cables as these require a longer timescale to terminate. This also excludes all cables selected for the burn-in service. Please note, we do not process orders on national holidays in the UK. Over 98% of our orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays.
Standard delivery is usually within 2 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays. In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.
All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Future Shop. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD Local or DHL for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order subject to stock availability. For international orders, we use FedEx or DHL services where customers have selected this option.
Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths may be subject to longer deliver time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
We offer 'Free delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:
- Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at Future Shop
- Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL).
- Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
- You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
- We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
- FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.
UK Postal & Delivery Charges - FIRST CLASS
Free UK delivery on all orders over £99*
| Weight | Price (FIRST CLASS UK POSTAGE) |
|---|---|
| 0000g – 1000g | £ 3.95 |
| 1000g – 1400g | £ 4.95 |
| 1400g – 1800g | £ 5.95 |
| 1800g – 2000g | £ 6.95 |
| 2000g – 3000g | £ 8.95 |
* Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.
Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL.
Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day
We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.
For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by Future Shop by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.
Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.
For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.
Channel Islands & Northern Ireland
We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.
European Countries
Deliveries to EU member states are not subject to 20% VAT after December 31st 2020 and therefore the 20% VAT on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.
The customer will be liable for the VAT at the local VAT rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee if applicable. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs & Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 5 working days.
- Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7-10 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe.
- Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours.
We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.
Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe
Deliveries outside of the UK are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.
If applicable, the customer will be liable for the taxes at the local tax rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs & Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7 to 10 working days.
- Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
- Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets at our discretion.
We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.
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