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k1n0n3

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  1. So I recently had the chance to step up from the carbon to the coffee an I must say it is an upgrade, although not a very cheap one. Although I enjoyed the carbon and heard a clear difference over some other cables tried within the same price range, the step up to coffee (for my ears) made a big difference. The only way I can describe it at the moment is: the carbon sounds like the singer/performer is shouting at you in comparison with the coffee which sounds more natural/relaxed without veiling or losing out on any of the detail. With that said I think the coffee will end my quest for USB cables, as I just can't justify or afford anything priced higher.
  2. Thank you for clarifying. However, reading over that thread again, especially the OP, I still do not understand what has been accomplished, as the chain is basically a D/A to A/D and trying to measure a test file, not music, as essentially everyone here that has heard a difference has done so using music that they are familiar with on their respective systems, while swapping out for a better (not necessarily more expensive) USB cable. Not trying to argue or prove anything, but over in the linked thread, I did not see you mention any of the popular cables (between $50-200), have you actually tried any of them yourself ? And as for beginners, wouldn't it be easier to try out some of the cheaper mentioned cables here, and hear for themselves if it makes an audible difference vs. going through pages and pages of tests, heated debates and arguments? As I believe it would be easier to dismiss all theories by discovering: "hey this $$ cable makes no difference what so ever, I will return it" or: "hey it does make a difference, let me look into others". I myself started with a (cheapo) $30 4% silver Pangea Audio cable going into an EMU 0404 USB vs a very thick quality looking no name cable with ferrites on both ends, and that was enough proof for my own ears.
  3. Not sure what you were trying to accomplish with your link ?
  4. The term demo was loosely used to describe: purchase from Amazon, return if not liked.
  5. I have been using the AudioQuest Carbon for a couple of weeks now, felt it was a significant step up from the Cinnamon. Am now looking to upgrade to the coffee. Also ordered a WireWorld Starlight (red) to demo as well as the new Oyaide Neo+ class S. I am still awaiting the WireWorld, however the Oyaide seemed like a step down from the carbon, in terms of imaging, separation and soundstage. All I can say at the moment is that the carbon seems more 3D. With that said, it is straight out of the box for the Oyaide, and I don't think I will have it around to compare after burn in (however long that would require), as the build quality/presentation seems inferior to the carbon, while almost at the same price point.
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