USB Cables
USB audio cables for computer and streamer to DAC connections in USB-A to B, USB-C and micro USB, from AudioQuest, Chord, Atlas, iFi Audio, Nordost, Shunyata and WireWorld.
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What a USB audio cable actually does
A USB audio cable carries both the data and, on most cables, five volts of bus power from the computer. That power line is the main route by which computer noise reaches a DAC, which is why audio specific USB cables treat the power and signal conductors differently from a printer lead.
Get the connector combination right first. Most desktop DACs take USB-B, so a computer connection needs USB-A to B or USB-C to B depending on the machine. Portable DACs and phones typically need USB-C to C or an OTG arrangement. Check what the DAC takes and what your source has before ordering.
Keep the run short. USB audio is specified to five metres and shorter is better, so where distance is a problem the answer is usually to move the DAC rather than to buy a longer cable. Some DACs are self powered and ignore bus power entirely, in which case a cable with a separated or disconnected power line can lower the noise floor. Tell us what you are connecting and we will confirm the right cable.
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QED
QED New Reference High-Resolution USB Type A to Type B CableSKU: QED New Reference USB
(25 reviews)From£99.00Inc. VATThe original QED Reference USB cable was immediately recognised as the outstanding USB cable for audio applications and has been ever since. But ever since the day the Reference USB took home its first Award, QED’s single-minded engineers have been developing this winning formula to deliver an even greater cable. Greater accuracy, greater flexibility, greater compatibility.
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★ AwardFrom£31.67Ex. VAT
Supra's award-winning USB 2.0 Typa A to Type B cable features two twisted pairs- one for data, one for power- and 24K gold-plated terminations to deliver strong signal transfer and clear sound.
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AudioQuest
AudioQuest Cinnamon USB Type A to Type B Data CableSKU: AQ Cinnamon USB A-B
(23 reviews)From£99.95Inc. VATFor many applications, the speed of digital communication is important. Most visibly, "speed" is about transferring large files as quickly as possible, or carrying enough data for an HD video. -
From£29.00Inc. VATPerformance USB is designed specifically for the transmission of high definition digital audio between USB audio components. -
From£62.46Ex. VATThe Forest USB Type C to USB Type B data cable by AudioQuest benefits from Hard-Cell foam insulation, gold-plated terminations and solid conductors with a high-purity silver surface, which approaches the performance of a solid silver cable but at a price more common for copper. This cable delivers balanced sound at a very reasonable price.
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From£189.00Inc. VATFor many applications, the speed of digital communication is important. Most visibly, "speed" is about transferring large files as quickly as possible, or carrying enough data for an HD video. -
AudioQuest
AudioQuest Pearl USB Type A to USB Type Micro B Data CableSKU: AQ Pearl USB A-Micro B
(14 reviews)From£44.95Inc. VATFor many applications, the speed of digital communication is important. Most visibly, "speed" is about transferring large files as quickly as possible, or carrying enough data for an HD video. -
From£45.42Ex. VATThe new generation of Atlas' acclaimed Element, with a solid core copper conductor, designed to provide maximum performance from computer audio sources. Typically used to connect a Mac, PC or streamer to the DAC or digital input in your hifi system. -
From£95.00Ex. VATExcalibur is Supra Cables' flagship USB audio cable, featuring OFC conductors with a 3.8% silver plating for optimal transmission of high frequencies and high speed data transfer. This cable also features separate and carefully designed conductors for data and power, meaning that both pairs are optimised for performance and to reduce crosstalk and RFI. -
AudioQuest
AudioQuest Forest USB Type A to USB Type B Data CableSKU: AQ Forest USB A-B
(13 reviews)From£74.95Inc. VATFor many applications, the speed of digital communication is important. Most visibly, "speed" is about transferring large files as quickly as possible, or carrying enough data for an HD video. -
£59.00Inc. VATThe new 'Full-Metal-Jacket' upgrade to the already excellent Jitterbug helps to further reduce RF noise generated from your USB connected device, such as computers, laptops, mobile devices and even cars! The two obvious changes are the outer metal case and the new hinged cover on the female USB A side of the Jitterbug. This new cover is made from a unique material based on carbon which has incredible RF-absorbing properties. This means that if you use the Jitterbug as a standalone connection in your equipment, the improvements for reducing RF Noise are even greater!
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★ AwardFrom£45.00Inc. VATThe Formula 2 is a beautifully engineered and built USB 2.0 cable for enthusiasts with growing music collections on their computer hard drives looking for high-performance sound.
