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Post by brettj on Feb 22, 2022 9:18:20 GMT
I have Mad Scientist Black Magic as well. Bob is able to make to length, as he did with my power cables.
Liked it in my work system. It's moving to my main system sometime soon.
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Post by stellabagpuss on Apr 15, 2022 18:56:11 GMT
So l finally bit the bullet and purchased a Black Magic USB cable. lt took about 3 weeks to arrive from NZ to the UK, and arrived in a nicely presented cardboard,nicely wrapped and a free sweet lol! and a free sample of Black Discus Nano Pads.
Okay,l am happy to report that this is without hesitation, the best USB cable l have listened too, it replaces the Gothic Audio Outsider cable, whicj
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Post by stellabagpuss on Apr 15, 2022 19:09:21 GMT
So l finally bit the bullet and purchased a Black Magic USB cable. lt took about 3 weeks to arrive from NZ to the UK, and arrived in a nicely presented cardboard box,nicely wrapped and a free sweet lol! and a free sample of Black Discus Nano Pads.
Okay,l am happy to report that this is without hesitation, the best USB cable l have listened too, it replaces the Gothic Audio Outsider cable, which was okay,but on thin sounded albums would leave you a bit cold. It's quite hard to fathom how a cable could improve things to this degree, it's not bass heavy,or bright, neutral l guess,it has a incredible soundstage,and for myself it's the detail in the midrange, and the layers of detail that are so clear,the flow and speed just are better period. It's a shame l sold my Light Harmonic cable a few years ago, so l could compared, that was a great cable, but something in my mind believes it would not touch the Black Magic. Thanks to all for pointing in this direction.
Damien
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Post by brettj on Apr 16, 2022 10:55:26 GMT
Pleased you like the Mad Scientist Black Magic USB cable Damien. Also satisfying knowing that you think it's good too.
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Post by brettj on Apr 16, 2022 10:55:40 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Apr 16, 2022 10:59:38 GMT
Would there be any benefit using this in my system? Say on the Project Streamer, with Mad Scientist Black Magic cable? Is the Pro-Ject streamer PSU a switched mode unit? If so, the Aqvox is almost certain to be an improvement. Check the output voltage and polarity before trying!
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Post by yorkshireman on May 24, 2022 12:40:25 GMT
Interesting thread, USB cables are a pet hate of mine, trying to find one that worked and gave me what I wanted was hard work and expensive process, I was trying to get me CD player matched in tone etc with my streamer, (impossible you say haha i thought so too) I eventually tried an Ansuz A2 USB and after a long burn in perion of 2-3 months I was there. I had never used and of the Ansuz brand before but I like what this USB cable gave me. It is the only on Coherent cable I have.
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Post by stellabagpuss on May 25, 2022 13:22:15 GMT
Interesting, can't say l head of the Ansuz A2 USB,perhaps MartinT has? As it stands, l am a fan of the Black Magic Mad Scientist cable,but never say never. My favourite budget is a Hama Doubled Sheilded, it's a £5, and seen off many more expensive cables,however the Black Magic is in a different league, price wise and sound wise. Damien
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Post by MartinT on May 25, 2022 13:32:13 GMT
Nope, never came across that one.
The Black Magic USB is the best one I've heard and I'm sticking with it.
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Post by brettj on May 25, 2022 20:11:43 GMT
There's a Black Magic USB for sale here for £100.
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