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Best USB cable +/- $500

I have auditioned 4 USB cables all in the $100 range (Kimber, Audioquest Coffee, Wireworld Starlight, Transparent). Of these I settled on the Transparent in my system as overall best. My system consists of Mac Mini, Lindemann 24/192 DAC, Jeff Rowland Integrated, B&W 802D2 speakers.
What is your recommendation and why? In other words, what are the sonic advantages of your recommendation?

Your insight is appreciated
bwyoung
blazerfan
32 posts
 
I tried a few cables. Then demoed a ridge street audio USB. It was and is awesome. There is a trial period so you can return if you don't like.
foster_9
1,610 posts
 
I'd love to consider one of the Rigdge Street audio cables, (respected by people who should know), but my opinion about certain products in the mid and high end is that I'm just not willing to spend that kind of money in my current income bracket. It's tough enough spending in the $100 range for a usb cable.
gopher
499 posts
 
I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better USB cable then the Wywire Ltespeed in your price range.
chatta
314 posts
 
The Synergistic Research Tesla Tricon USB is pretty good.
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goldprintaudio
332 posts
 
The Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Ref DualConduit USB2.0 is a great cable also.

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