I’ve been listening to the DigiOne vs Usbridge for a week now, and I was wondering if anyone has tried the USB cable made by http://www.curiouscables.com/ ?
The guy on the video describes pretty much what I am experiencing on USB via my Chord Mojo in that the soundstage is 2D. I much prefer the Digione via BCN-Coax over the USBridge’s sound. Has anyone else experienced this?
I do not have the Curious USB cable, however I know Rob Woodland earlier cables: the ones with Bullet Plugs, Bayonet Plugs. They were good. I still use Eichmann Six as my interconnect.
However, 340 USD for USB cable is way to much. This cable is more then enough:
The difference you are seeing is not something to be fixed by cable. It could be the way Mojo handles USB input. It could be some other problems, not sure. But not something you can fix with cable.
At this price you probably can buy a DAC/Headphone preamp that handles USB input perfectly - Pro-Ject Pre Box S2, it it will bring more difference then the mentioned cable.
If you really need audiophile cable buy this, it is not that expensive and at least is USB HI-Speed certified (means it was measured according to USB standard).
http://www.jenving.com/products/view/usb-2.0-a-b-1001908381
Thanks for the response @Pawel_Walczak…yeah I also suspect the Mojo might be handling USB differently than the COAX input, and you’re probably right about the cable.
Still I am quite intrigued by the claims the guy is making. The cable I would need from him is the USB B -> Micro, which is closer to $160, which is still a lot for a cable, but with the 30 day money back guarantee I am almost tempted to give it a try.
I’ve since read some interesting reviews on it, particularly https://audiobacon.net/2017/09/18/curious-cables-usb-review/
Age old “Cable is a component” thing, but might be worth a try for USBridge owners.
Hi Wouter, I do not yet have personal experience with this company’s cables, but it may be worthwhile looking into… https://www.bluejeanscable.com/aboutus.htm
yeah I know them well … great company!
In that case, yes why not, give it a try and let use know 
I only suspect that it won’t help. but who knows?
There are few things that you might want to check when waiting for delivery of your new cable:
Good luck!
hey @allo.com, great job on the ALU case for the USBridge…WOW! I got mine today, and it transformed my USBridge into a truly professional looking piece of kit!
It is running about 10 degrees C cooler for me, which is exactly what I needed as the summer here in NZ is a scorcher.
Congrats on a great product upgrade!
Nice to hear. So what is your temperature now and how high it was before? And what is the safe temperature the box can reach?
I am asking as I wanted to order USBridge, but to be honest I prefer the look of acrylic, so only the temperature case can make me go for aluminium.
@Pawel_Walczak Another difference is the light given off, the acrylic case looks cool, but the purple and red lights are very bright! With the lights off, the room is pretty lit up. You might like it, but just another comparison point.
Temperature use to sit between 58-59 Degrees Celcius. Warnings occur over 60 degrees.
With the ALU case 49 degrees celcius:
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I would be very interested in your thoughts about Digione vs USBridge when you get yours…
I have both, they are both good. I think which suits better may come down to how your dac implements usb and/or spdif.
Gosh it must be really hot over there - my USBridge sits in a cupboard and only gets slightly warm to the touch.
But then I am in the UK (not Scotland, I’d probably need to heat it up given the weather they’re getting)!
Mine is 39 degrees celcius idle with the alu case,
Playing DSD128: 41 degrees.
Room is 22 degrees.
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Is the USBridge stable with the Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ except for DSD256?
@Tony_Reimann
Could you please elaborate what you mean by this?
(maybe something like some bog standard M2Tech USB module that my Metrum Pavane has compared to other tailored solutions?)
I have the DigiOne, but still consider an USB solution because of high res, although my experience so far with USB has not been great.
USBridge and Pavane work well together. Not much of a risk to try it out. I think you will like it.
I believe my Modwright KWI200 has the M2Tech Hiface USB board also.
Hi, i was thinking on change my current setting from my w10 laptop + W4s recovery + botws 9v psu setting to Sotm sms 200 + w4s recovery +botws psu in order to improve SQ, but now i have read all the comments about USBridge i am doubting…has anybody tried USB bridge +w4s recovery combo?, i know that USBridge has reclocking functionality, but do you think w4s recovery will improve SQ beyond?