I did something stupid (audioquest Forest USB Cable).

[Dom]

I bought the audioquest Forest type C to type B USB cable. £40. I have 60 days to make up my mind. It's a pre birthday gift. I was hoping for, no negatives affects to SQ. So far it's less grainy but also anti climactic to what I'm used to. It might take some 'Burn-In' if you believe in that. Oh well.

 

[Al ears]

I'll not mention burn-in for a digital cable..... oops just did...... enjoy!

 

[abacus]

Do yourself a favour and do a double blind test, then you can send it back when there is no difference and get something that does make a difference. (Buy more of whatever you are watching/listening too)

Bill

 

[Dom]

This USB is amazing, it has punchy bass, sweet and detailed mids, no grain, snare drums and high hats are really well defined and overall it has great detail. I really enjoy the sound of this cable.

 

[Deleted member 188533]

This USB is amazing, it has punchy bass, sweet and detailed mids, no grain, snares drums and high hats are really well defined and overall it has great detail. I really enjoy the sound of this cable.

Spoiler

I think I detect some A+ sarcasm in this thread! 😛

 

[insider9]

You're not supposed to enjoy it. Being a hifi enthusiast is like being a detective trying to get to the truth and what recording really sounds like. How dare you enjoy music?!

 

[Dom]

lol guys.

 

[Samd]

This USB is amazing, it has punchy bass, sweet and detailed mids, no grain, snares drums and high hats are really well defined and overall it has great detail. I really enjoy the sound of this cable.

How do you snare a drum and/or a high hat please?

 

[Dom]

I have no idea. Fixed

 

[Dom]

Spoiler

I think I detect some A+ sarcasm in this thread! 😛

No sarcasm, it's my honest opinion. 😉

 

[Dom]

If you're having a hard time with audiophile USB cables connected to a PC or laptop, try reinstalling the drivers or better yet Windows itself. I get the Windows 10 Insider Previews. Okay.

 

[insider9]

You should try Linux. Darker blacks and not just because of command prompt 😂

 

[Dom]

It just had be you, you rascal.

 

[insider9]

You started it. Windows 10 insider9 preview 🤣

 

[Dom]

Cheers insider9

 

[Dom]

Just to clarify, I have had no luck with mains cables. I have an audioquest NRG X power cable, sounded pretty dull actually, don't know why. All my mains cables are component supplied.

 

[Dom]

You started it. Windows 10 insider9 preview 🤣

Actually, it's Windows 10 'Pro insider9' Preview...

 

[insider9]

If you're trying USB cables if you can try this

 

[Dom]

Thanks Insider9. However it would better for me if it was Type C.

 

[Dom]

"Some days it sounded shrill, other days dull. By the fourth day, it sounded quite coherent"
Quite interesting read. I'll see how the Forest plays out.

 

[Surly Sid]

Cables make a difference! END.OF.STORY.

 

[Dom]

Unless I'm doing it wrong I have had no luck with mains cables.🙁

 

[Dom]

In the amplifier I have the Uber Super Screen mains.

 

[Mike Hunt]

I bought the audioquest Forest type C to type B USB cable. £40. I have 60 days to make up my mind. It's a pre birthday gift. I was hoping for, no negatives affects to SQ. So far it's less grainy but also anti climactic to what I'm used to. It might take some 'Burn-In' if you believe in that. Oh well.

You have to burn it in for 61 days before it achieves its true potential.

 

[simonali]

Burn it in what? Oven bake or real fire?