What are the top 3 USB cables being used today in reference systems?

We have tested slightly under 400 different cable models, not manufactures but models and we did A/B approximately 20 USB cables. The list included many of the cables being discussed. We tested the Total dac cable, Curious, Audience, Wireworld, Supra, SR Active SE, and the Inex to mention a few of them.

I agree with Mitch 2 that it will be system dependent. The top 2 USB cables from our testing were the Curious USB 1st and then Total dac cable 2nd, in that order. These 2 cables were another level for us. We will be testing the Inakustik USB cable next month.

Currently I use the Curious cable in my reference system. We did find that the shorter the Curious cable was, the better it sounded.

Hi Glory,

Sorry for the delay but we were testing the Reference Inakustik USB against the Curious.

The Inex was just OK. We tested a few of their cables and they were super quiet but lacked body, weight and that last ounce of resolution. We are a huge fan of the Inakustik Reference cables and we have decided to distribute the Inakustik line. After direct A/B testing the Inakustik Reference USB was a complete different level than the Curious.

To PTS,

You will need a properly set up system that is highly resolving to test different cables but trust me there are huge differences from cable to cable. Do the cables need to cost a million dollars, no but some manufactures have serious technology that works and you can hear the difference when you do direct A/B testing. There are not many cable companies with real game changing technology but when you do your research and find that company, it is a game changer.

Cheers,