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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Tellurium Q
Tellurium Q Silver Diamond Waveform™ hf USB Type A to Type B CableSKU: TQ Silver Diamond USB
(2 reviews)From£977.50Ex. VATThe Silver Diamond Waveform™ hf USB boasts the silver family of sound quality and, as you would expect, is a step forward from the performance of the Black and Ultra Silver USB. -
From£49.96Ex. VAT
Chroma USB brings the rewarding sound quality of the Uni-Path design and Composilex 3 down to a price that is only slightly higher than standard cables. Like all Wireworld USB cables, it also features an isolated noise-absorbing power conductor that improves sonic purity. Chroma 8 far exceeds 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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SALEFrom£540.00 £600.00Ex. VAT ✓ Save £60.00
Epic USB bridges the performance gap that existed between the Shawline and Signature USB cables and features Chord's unique Tuned ARAY conductor concept. the Epic USB is built in a very similar manner to the Signature Super ARAY USB and while the conductors are slightly different, in just about every other respect the same design philosophy is applied.
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From£49.17Ex. VATiFi's new iDefender+ has been upgraded with new circuitry and connectors, further improving upon filtering capabilities and compatibility with a multitude of devices. The iDefender+ now comes in 3 different varieties - USB A to A, USB C to A, & USB C to C.
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From£141.67Ex. VATThe GT2Pro series is a beautifully engineered and built USB 2.0 cable for enthusiasts with growing music collections on their computer hard drives looking for accurate, high performance sound. -
★ AwardFrom£54.17Ex. 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.
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SALEAudioQuest
AudioQuest Cinnamon USB Type A to Lightning Cable - Black November DealSKU: AQ Cinnamon USB-Lightning
(1 reviews)From£94.12 £116.62Ex. VAT ✓ Save £22.50AQ’s take-no-prisoners Lightning connector uses an ABS shell, over a solid one-piece die-cast shield, over the properly stress-free internal connections. -
SALENordost
Nordost Blue Heaven Type A to Type B USB Cable - Special OfferSKU: Blue Heaven USB Type B
(1 reviews)From£274.99 £345.83Ex. VAT ✓ Save £70.84The Blue Heaven USB 2.0 data cable sets a new technological and performance standard when it comes to computer audio.
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SALEFrom£35.99 £59.99Inc. VAT ✓ Save £24.00This high-quality high-speed USB 3.0 device cable connects USB 3.0 devices to computers and allows data to be transmitted at rates of up to 5 Gbit/s – ten times as fast as USB 2.0 -
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. -
SALEEntreq
Entreq Primer Infinity USB Cable w/ Ground Box - Special Offer - Black November DealSKU: Entreq Primer Infinity USB Cable
(1 reviews)From£374.96 £533.33Ex. VAT ✓ Save £158.38The Primer Infinity USB is Entreq's entry-level cable, but has all the qualities in sound from Entreq's first USB cable Discover. All in one package, so it is just for you to plug and play.
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SALEChord Company
Chord Signature Super ARAY USB Type A to Type B CableSKU: Signature Super ARAY USB
(1 reviews)From£1,080.00 £1,200.00Ex. VAT ✓ Save £120.00Chord have now refined the effective gauge of the silver-plated copper conductors and upgaded the insulation to a high-speed PE/LDPE/PE composite dielectric. The earth shielding connection is further protected from high frequency noise with its own foil tape layer.
