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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From£83.29Ex. VATAudioQuest USB Type-C cables featuring conductor materials and construction techniques that have allowed AQ’s other USB cables to achieve “Best-In-Class” recognition worldwide.
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From£29.96Ex. VAT
Chroma 8 USB brings the rewarding sound quality of Uni-Path design down to a price that is only slightly higher than standard cables. Like all Wireworld USB cables, the noise-absorbing power conductor improves sonic purity. Exceeds official USB high-speed specifications. These flat cables utilize Wireworld’s exclusive Uni-Path conductor geometry, Composilex 3 insulation and noise-absorbing power conductors to improve the fidelity of music and video. The designs were developed through listening tests that compared prototype cables to virtually loss-free direct connections between components.
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From£116.62Ex. VAT
Utilizing the exclusive Uni-Path flat design and silver-clad OFC conductors, Starlight 8 USB provides higher fidelity than round USB cables selling for much more. Starlight's rich three-dimensional sound is created by reducing all types of noise and preserving more of the digital waveform. These cables far exceed the official USB 3.0 specifications. These flat cables utilize Wireworld’s exclusive Uni-Path conductor geometry, Composilex 3 insulation and noise-absorbing power conductors to improve the fidelity of music and video. The designs were developed through listening tests that compared prototype cables to virtually loss-free direct connections between components.
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From£49.17Ex. VATiFi's new iSilencer+ further improves upon the original iSilencer with updated circuitry and iFi's latest Active Noise Cancellation II technology. These updates improve the efficiency of the iSilencer+'s ability to remove electrical noise, resulting in clearer, warmer and more transparent audio.
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£21.62Ex. VATDragonTail is a USB 2.0 extender for use when a USB device (such as AQ’s DragonFly® USB Stick Digital-Audio Converter or a flash drive) is too large to fit next to other occupied computer ports. -
AudioQuest
AudioQuest Forest USB Type A to USB Type Micro B Data CableSKU: AQ Forest USB A-Micro B
(2 reviews)From£62.46Ex. 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. -
SALEFrom£185.83 £232.50Ex. VAT ✓ Save £46.67The iFi Gemini Dual-Headed USB cable will rule them all. Audio and power cables are not laid side by side yet in the USB configuration because of its origins, transmits this way. The iFi Gemini carries Audio + Power in two separate cables. -
SALEFurutech
Furutech GT-30PA USB to Series iDock Cable - Special Offer - Black November DealSKU: Furutech GT-30PA
(2 reviews)From£100.00 £133.33Ex. VAT ✓ Save £33.33The GT-30PA series are no ordinary cables; they’ve engineered and produced with Furutech’s Pure Transmission technology and feature silver-plated α (Alpha) OCC Silver Copper alloy conductor (28AWG). -
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Nordost Purple Flare Type A to Type Micro B USB Cable - Special OfferSKU: Purple Flare USB Micro B
(2 reviews)From£139.12 £200.00Ex. VAT ✓ Save £60.88The Purple Flare 2.0 Data Cable is the perfect solution for hifi audio enthusiasts trying to accommodate DACS, especially ones that require micro-B or mini-B connectors.
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SALEWireworld
Wireworld Starlight USB 3.0 Type A to Type Micro B - Black November DealSKU: Starlight USB 3.0 Micro B
(2 reviews)From£139.96 £174.96Ex. VAT ✓ Save £35.00WireWorld has announced what could be the first high-end cable in the USB 3.0 format. The Starlight USB 3.0 SuperSpeed cable is a flat and highly flexible cable that utilizes proprietary conductor geometry and upgrade materials to improve sound quality.
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SALEiFi Audio
iFi Audio Gemini 3.0 Dual-Headed USB Audio Cable - Special Offer - Black November DealSKU: Gemini 3.0
(2 reviews)From£250.00 £315.83Ex. VAT ✓ Save £65.83The new Gemini3.0 – the best just got upgraded! As with the original Gemini cable, the Gemini3.0 carries audio and power in two separate cables. This separates the delicate USB data signal from the USB power.
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From£258.33Ex. VATThe Red Dawn USB Cable is the first of Nordost's USB options to offer USB C plug compatibility. This Cable uses silver-plated 99.9999%, OFC signal conductors, optimally designed for digital signal transfer.
