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HRT Music
Streamer II+
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Newest Review - 6 Moons!
http://www6moonscom/audioreviews/hrt4/1html |
So, the popular well-reviewed Streamer II+ had undergone a cosmetic and performance overhaul at the über-value sound clinic in California Apparently there they don't know of 'no broke no fix' Even so the mini remains designed & made in the US and priced at a friendly $349 just like the predecessor Take that Would designer Kevin Halverson—you may know him from his Muse Audio brand and early involvement in the DVD-A consortium—shed further light on the what/how of his 2010/2011 circuit refinements? Kevin's single-tasking Streamer II+ aims for the next level up That's not $3995 Resonessence Labs Invicta or $1495 Wyred4Sound DAC2 turf It's about being mo betta than the slurry of cheap slave-mode USB DACs with noisy SMPS warts which presently flood the market That's price talk Performance talk at HRT is drastically more ambitious however But c'mon, really, could this USB-powered mini compete against <$3K contenders?
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The Music Streamer II+ is a high performance external sound card that connects
between a computer and any audio system USB connected and powered, the
Music Streamer II+ is simple to use and provides a level of improvement that has
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its unique topology and circuitry, a completely isolated path
between computer and audio systems eliminates the contamination
normally present in computer based audio systems All power
requirements for the Music Streamer II+ are regenerated from the
USB bus, operation is simple, just plug into any available USB
port and in a matter of seconds, you will be ready to experience
a level of sound that will astonish even the most discerning
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Operation is simple: just plug the Music Streamer into any USB port on your computer and the Music Streamer will install itself and be ready for use in a matter of moments Connect the other end of the Music Streamer into any analog input and you are ready to stream high quality computer based music With its jitter free asynchronous transfer protocol interface, the Music Streamer II+ will transform your computer into a better than CD quality source Utilizing native Audio Class 10 drivers (present in all modern PC, Mac & Linux computers) there are no drivers nor software to install Simply connect it into your computer with a USB cable, select the Music Streamer II+ and your ready to go New Feature! LED indicators on the input side of the Music Streamer II+ will show the sample rate (32k, 44k1, 48k, 88.2 & 96) as well as the state of the mute circuit, so you will always know at a glance where your system is operating at High Resolution Technologies’ UpStream utility allows the Music Streamer II+ to be updated right from the computer’s desktop Minimum System requirements Windows XP service Pack 3, MAC OsX 103 or newer Not all MAC Mini's have enough output voltage to power the Streamer in some cases you'll need a powered USB Hub
Reviews: From previous
Version, Reviews on new units will be coming soon! |
Positive Feedback ISSUE 51 |
September/October 2010
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http://wwwpositive-feedbackcom/Issue51/hrt_plushtm |
The Neoteric Listener and the HRT Music Streamer II+ and a
Tube Upgrade to Virtue Audio Sensation M901 Integrated Amplifier by Dean Seislove |
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"the HRT Music Streamer II+ offers a fine means for
the emerging audiophile to make a smooth entrance into the world
of high resolution, without having to take a community college
course in computers or worry about the next upgrade in digital
playback Recommended" |
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June 16th, 2010 -- by Alan Sircom |
Source: HiFi+ http://wwwavguidecom/review/hrt-streamer-ii-and-streamer-ii-hi-fi-72
Where the Streamer II+ is clearly the better sounding product
without commanding a huge jump in price tag, the Streamer II is
perhaps the more significant of the two If you are already into
good sound, the chances are you would immediately pick the
Streamer II+ because of its performance If you want to know
what all the fuss is about, the Streamer II will turn any
computer into a credible music player, and turn any listener
into a fledgling hi-fi buff And if you already have a USB
digital converter, even the cheapest Streamer II might be
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Does asynchronous USB make a difference? Definitely It gives computer audio a sense of rootedness, solidity of instrument images within a soundstage and a sense of temporal rightness that it can sometimes lack It’s one of the reasons why the likes of the Benchmark and Naim are so successful – they also control the relatively wayward USB datastream (although using very different approaches) If your USB converter doesn’t sport asynchronous connection or one of these other methodologies (sample-rate conversion or a look-up table of clock frequencies, for example) This is a significant jump in technology Asynchronous USB is yet another link in the chain to good sound from computer audio, but it’s a profoundly important one The new Streamers give music that sense of cohesiveness and directness that CD suddenly developed in the 1990s, when the format suddenly got very good, very quickly It’s an immediate thing, you’ll either notice the snap into focus, or it will simply pass unnoticed, much like there are those who are profoundly affected by a component’s ability to keep time, dynamic range, or specific instrument timbre, and those who aren’t And count me among those sensitive to that focus The received wisdom in USB conversion is that a self-powered DAC trumps one powered by the USB itself The Streamer II challenges that head on
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My Customer 's unsolicited Review more to follow |
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Pandy B, (2/2010)
"The initial sound is very close to my cd player but seems overall that everything is more dynamic & clear Bass is cleaner I have a huge soundstage anyway and the lossless files seemed more dimensional (depth) Not sure I'd say bigger because with everything more distinct the soundstage appeared wider initially There seems to be an effortlessness so music seems to just flow and there's a smoothness with the flow which I equate to less jitter & vibration Doesn't affect the sound quality just allows music to come through Resolution and tonal structures are phenomenal!! Not better than my cd--just more nuance and Distinctness
And initially I agree with what I've readseems to
sound similar to analogue My sound started to change
(break-in) after about an hour--more edgy and digital
I'm VERY IMPRESSED and can see why folks are putting everything in lossless or wav or other formats With burn-in and a very good USB cable, I'm sure my cd player will be surpassed further My existing system is damn good so the streamer will only make it better!
Kaplan Design Mentioned in Forum on
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The Streamer
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http://wwwcomputeraudiophilecom/content/HRT-Streamer-II-asynch-update |
Submitted by bsn on Wed, 03/24/2010 - 22:32 Joined: 04/25/2009
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I don't know much about the I don't know much about the inner workings, but I just got a Music Streamer II+ yesterday from Kaplan Design and I'm very impressed with this little DAC! I like it much better than the V-DAC, or the original Music Streamer Its presentation is very detailed and musical, without being fatiguing or analytical
Submitted by Richard Dale on Thu, 04/01/2010 - 00:43 Joined:
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HRT Music Streamer II+/Cardas Clear USB cable "First impressions are that it has a sweet, clear finely resolved sound with a wide stereo image Not at much depth as I would like at the moment, and the bass lacks a bit of definition It is completely unfatiguing to listen to"
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Specifications |
Full Scale output |
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225 VoltsRMS |
Electrical |
Full Scale output |
225 Volts>RMS |
Output Impedance |
100,Ohm |
Frequency Response (20 Hz/ 20kHz) |
+0dB/4dB |
Noise Floor (DC to 30 kHz) |
4,uV,RMS |
S/N Ratio (DC to 30 kHz) |
115,dB |
S/N Ratio (A-weighted) |
120,dB |
THD+N (1 kHz Full Scale) |
0007% |
Jitter Contribution (DC to 30kHz) |
135,dB,below,full,scale |
USB to Audio output isolation |
>20MOhm |
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Sample Rate |
up,to,96,kHz |
Bit Depth |
up,to,24bit |
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11<or>Above |
Power Requirements (USB buss) |
400mA |
Dimensions (L x W x H) |
56",x<23",x,875" |
Warranty |
12,Months |
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Recommended USB Cables -
Wireworld and
Furutech |
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HRT Music
Streamer
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*Note: Tiny Q Adapters are not included with Streamer Pro! |
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Switchcraft TinyQ Female to Male XLR Adapters -
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Custom made TinyQ to RCA Adapters -
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Reviews: |
http://6moonscom/audioreviews/usbdacs2/1html
December 2010- by Ken Micallef |
Going Mojo - HRT Music Streamer Pro: The first shock the
Music Streamer presents is lack of girth In a hobby where size is all the rage,
the Music Streamer Pro is a sub one-pound weakling But it’s obviously been
dining on some super secret sauce Thank God there’s no wall wart that’s usually
de rigueur with a DAC this size You just run a USB cable (from my MacBook) into
one end and a pair of RCA out the back end and you’re cooking The HRT is a
balanced unit so I used adapters provided by HRT’s Scot Markwell They worked a
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http://www6moonscom/audioreviews/hrt2/prohtml - by Srajan Ebaen |
Click on the link above for the full review!
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"The 24/96 MS Pro is currently the statement Streamer from High Resolution
Technologies A 24/192-enabled HD model will bow once "final development work is
completed to make it work well with both Mac and PC Some software 'tricks' are
required that are being fine-tuned now This model will also have an IEC as its
power requirements exceed what is available from the USB buss" Scot Markwell
added that "as for the Pro, there will likely always be a bit of controversy as
to how its power is derived but the Pro works comfortably in most installations
For folks who run a lot of peripherals, we recommend an independently powered
USB hub" Electrical specifications include a 200Ω output impedance, an
A-weighted noise floor of 8μV RMS with a S/N ratio of 115dB and a digital input
to analog output isolation of >20M" |
Here the Pro's async superiority—or more sophisticated converter implementation—asserted itself noticeably The NuForce DAC was harder, drier and sharper Newbie listeners on their first more serious hifi foray would initially mistake that type of glossier presentation for greater resolution and vigor Even a little experience however should quickly determine that the HRT played it more natural Its lack of etch didn't mean lack of edge It simply meant more realistic transients Its reduced brightness didn't mean less treble It simply meant better timing This nearly invariably sweetens the top end and renders rhythm more relaxed but also endowed with a looser better swing Swing rather than military bearing was in fact on the menu, this compliments of Eddie Daniels and Gary Burton revisiting Benny Goodman standards on GRP's Benny Rides Again Particularly in the clarinet's register above C3 and on blatty staccato did the Streamer's greater elegance pay very obvious dividends But ride and crash cymbals too weren't as Electric Avenue splashy as over the NuForce A very good analogy is the so-called Theater setting on our Sony Bravia television It's simply a factory-calibrated lock on specific brightness, contrast and saturation values to mimic film in a good movie theater One could achieve the same results by manually manipulating the various menus to well below their max values Getting there in one remote click is simply far more convenient - and likely nets more masterful results too Just so, the HRT Streamer Pro was that Theater setting for the HDP Going direct into the NuForce pumped up the contrast and sharpness controls Parallel experiences with Anthony Gallo's highly time-tweaked Strada monitors and warmer if no less precise Reference 35 floorstanders have me think that key to the HRT's clear lead over the HDP converter was its superior time-domain accuracy That's of course the core argument for asynchronous USB in the first place Until one actually hears it however, such arguments are mere techno posturing Because our industry regularly attempts to win customers with go-faster claims from snazzy specs, I tend to view such specs and associated claims as often quite irrelevant I can't even be sure that lower jitter here was the lynch pin It simply sounded like it based on how I expect superior timing to manifest
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Alongside the Streamer II and Streamer II+, HRT went up-market recently with its
Streamer Pro DAC Intended for semi-pro use, the bright blue DAC pushes the
specs to the limit of USB powered products It also uses mini-XLR connectors,
more commonly seen in the pro-world There are a number of regular-grade
adaptors available, and the likes of Cardas have stepped in to make audiophile
adaptors that let the Streamer Pro DAC talk to regular phono and XLR cables |
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The Music
Streamer Pro
is a high performance music interface
(USB connected DAC) that allows a computer and a professional audio system to
become perfect partners With its unique topology the Music Streamer Pro
provides a completely isolated path between the computer and the audio system
No more contamination of the analog signal by the computer environment; no
matter the situation, the results will always be their best There are no
external power supplies to worry about because the Music Streamer Pro derives
its power from the USB buss while completely regenerating power for all its
internal needs using a sophisticated set of proprietary circuits |
Operation is simple: just plug the Music Streamer Pro into any USB port on the host computer and the Music Streamer Pro will install itself and be ready for use in a matter of moments Connect the other end into a balanced analog input and you are ready to transfer extremely high quality computer based audio 24/96 Hi-Res capability and asynchronous data transfer protocol Full support for both adaptive and asynchronous transfer modes assures that jitter performance exceeds that of conventionally connected (bi-phase) converters inherently have more Jitter! these are AES/EBU and S/PDIF in Coax and Optical formats The Music Streamer Pro provides full support for any application via the native audio path on both Windows and Macintosh operating systems The Music Streamer Pro is the perfect USB connected digital to analog converter offering portability, noise isolation and ultra high performance in a single mission product If you produce, mix, master or listen to music in a professional environment, then the Music Streamer Pro is an essential component in your digital workplace Minimum System requirements Windows XP service Pack 3, MAC OsX 103 or newer Not all MAC Mini's have enough output voltage to power the Streamer in some cases you'll need a powered USB Hub
Cardas Audio now makes TinyQ to XLR and TinyQ to RCA
Adapters! |
 Preamps/Integrated Amps with Single Ended (RCA) Inputs(Output voltage drops from 45 to 225 volts)
Specifications |
Electrical |
Full Scale output |
45 VoltsRMSTinyQXLR |
Output Impedance |
200+200Ohms (balanced) |
Frequency Response |
(20Hz/20kHz)
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Noise Floor (DC to 30 kHz) |
9uVRMS |
Noise Floor (A-weighted) |
8uVRMS |
S/N Ratio (DC to 30 kHz) |
101dB |
THD+N (1 kHz FS 441 k S/s) |
0004% |
USB to Audio output isolation |
>20MOhm |
Interface |
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upto96kS/s |
Bit Depth |
upto24bit |
Transfer Protocol |
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11orAbove |
Power Requirements (USB buss) |
350mA |
Dimensions (L x W x H) |
56"x21"x12" |
Warranty |
12 months |
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Recommended USB Cables -
Wireworld
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Hi End USB Cables |
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Furutech (GT2
Type A/B) USB Cables
Reviewed on Positive Feedback!
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The GT2 is a beautifully engineered and built USB 20 cable for enthusiasts with
growing music collections on their computer hard drives looking for high
performance sound |
Hard Disk Management: More and more people have amassed large collections of music on their computer hard disks, and there are an increasing number of USB-input DACs to serve them If properly setup and implemented computer-based systems are capable of smooth and detailed sound, especially with high resolution recordings But as with any system component you need quality, well-engineered and built USB cables to get there Furutech turned its Pure Transmission engineering talents toward creating the highest quality 20 USB cable possible They begin with silver-plated a (Alpha) OCC conductors and a special-grade high-density polyethylene insulation/dielectric As illustrated below the GT2 features three-layer shielding and specially engineered 24k gold-plated USB 20 connectors As with the more highly specified GT3, the cable wrap includes damping and insulating materials keeping mechanical ringing from affecting the sound A carefully engineered clamp improves grip and keeps both mechanical and electrical distortion at bay The result is much as you will hear from our GT3 USB cable: Clear and open highs, elegant midrange textures, powerful but in-control bass, an enhanced sense of the sheer palpability of the music you’ll enjoy The GT2 creates real musical experience from the data stored on your computer Furutech builds each and every cable in their line the same way; optimized engineering solutions applied to advanced materials and processes, backed by utterly meticulous build quality
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Reviews: Positive Feedback USB Mini Survey by Victor Chavira "The following mini-survey is part of an ongoing series of articles documenting my transition from a CD and LP based listener to computer based listener Computer based audio has been a part of my listening experience for years but mostly as casual background music Within the past eighteen months however, my appreciation for computer based audio has increased greatly due to recent experiences with outboard digital to analog converters In the ensuing months I reviewed a variety of USB DAC devices As a result, I sold my eight year old Magnum Dynalab 208 Discrete Receiver and upgraded to Magnum's new MD 209 with integrated USB DAC The focus of this article is USB cables I do not claim to possess intimate knowledge of the scientific laws or data to support my observations; however I can relay my observations on the effects of three different USB cables in my system Hopefully, some of you with similar situations may find my results interesting The first cable I listened to was a generic beige colored USB printer cable "Enterprising Young Men" from the 2009 Star Trek movie is dramatic piece of orchestral music with dynamic percussive elements and blaring brass The generic cable sounded acceptable but lacked specific details about the size and shape of the orchestra The overall perspective was "back of hall" where sounds tend to blend into an amorphous whole The leading and trailing edges of sounds were also somewhat muted To put it briefly, listening to music with the generic USB cable was like listening to an average CD player that sounded satisfying, though ultimately uninvolving Next I replaced the generic cable with Furutech's GT2 USB cable which is manufactured with higher grade materials and shielding The change resulted in a more refined musical perspective The orchestra could now be distinguished by its different sections with significantly more clarity and focus The vast dimensions of the recording hall also began to emerge The perception of depth and layering of instruments from front to back was also greatly enhanced in comparison to the generic printer cable On this basis alone, Furutech's GT2 USB cable garners a high recommendation for its value and performance" Then I switched to the Locus Design's Axis cable This cable is virtually handmade with select materials and individually shielded strands The Axis opened up spaces within the recording even more The lifelike orchestral image and depth of perception produced by the Axis was quite very impressive I could perceive sound reverberating into the far corners of the hall Musical details were now laid out in clear daylight French horns were now unquestionably muted The complimentary musical lines played by violins and violas were precisely rendered and engaging An assortment of rattles and shakers are used to great effect to drive the rhythm along and swell to a dramatic peak punctuated by sharply struck tympani drums Next, I played to a favorite vocal selection to listen for any tonal anomalies or color shifts "Love and Happiness" by Emmylou Harris and Mark Knopfler from their CD All the Road Running is a very beautiful song I often return to this track because it combines the unembellished elements of Emmylou's plaintive voice and strummed acoustic guitar to great emotional effect The generic printer cable made tonal colors sound slightly faded and imprecise like a massed produced poster of fine art The Furutech cable afforded me higher contrasts and sharper images of the performer's voices and instruments The dimensions of the recording space were much better defined The Axis, however, rendered musical details and the illusion of space with absolute clarity The song begins with gently strummed acoustic guitars, one with capo around the middle of the neck Then Emmylou sings a verse followed by Mark's distinctive basso speak-sing style The drummer keeps time on a wooden block for a few measures like the tick-tock of an old grandfather clock before laying the stick sideways on the snare for a more metallic beat The Locus Design cable's accurate portrayal of these micro musical events greatly enhanced my appreciation of this and many other recordings Poncho Sanchez' latest recording is Psychedelic Blues on Concord I highly recommend downloading the song "Willie Bobo Medley" It's a three part medley of some of Willie's most popular tunes updated with Poncho's band in full funk mode and a tip of the hat to the late Willie Bobo The recording as played through the generic printer cable was enjoyable but images were flattened and space relations were ill defined The Furutech cable exposed more musical details and well defined images on a consistent soundstage The Axis cable dialed in resolution, space, and depth of perception to maximum degree Conga and cowbell were vividly portrayed with natural timbres and overtones and decays Trombone, sax, and trumpet retained their unique sonic signatures and location on deep soundstage Bass rolled along with firm authority Prior to my exposure to USB cables from Furutech and Locus Design, I was unaware USB could have such a significant impact on the sound of music given that all they do is transfer ones and zeros to the DAC However, I now realize that selecting a high quality USB cable for digital transfer is just as important as choosing an interconnect for analogue signals If you are currently using a generic printer cable between your computer and a USB DAC device, I urge you to upgrade to a higher quality cable such as Furutech's excellent GT2 The interval of performance between the generic cable and the GT2 was considerable Music sounded more alive and open For listeners seeking the highest degree of performance and the means to acquire it, the Locus Design Axis is highly recommended On a final note, wireless data transfer may soon make USB cables irrelevant In the meantime, however, seek out as high quality USB cable 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The GT2 is a beautifully engineered and built USB 20 cable for enthusiasts with
growing music collections on their computer hard drives looking for high
performance sound |
Hard Disk Management: More and more people have amassed large collections of music on their computer hard disks, and there are an increasing number of USB-input DACs to serve them If properly setup and implemented computer-based systems are capable of smooth and detailed sound, especially with high resolution recordings But as with any system component you need quality, well-engineered and built USB cables to get there Furutech turned its Pure Transmission engineering talents toward creating the highest quality 20 USB cable possible They begin with silver-plated a (Alpha) OCC conductors and a special-grade high-density polyethylene insulation/dielectric As illustrated below the GT2 features three-layer shielding and specially engineered 24k gold-plated USB 20 connectors As with the more highly specified GT3, the cable wrap includes damping and insulating materials keeping mechanical ringing from affecting the sound A carefully engineered clamp improves grip and keeps both mechanical and electrical distortion at bay The result is much as you will hear from our GT3 USB cable: Clear and open highs, elegant midrange textures, powerful but in-control bass, an enhanced sense of the sheer palpability of the music you’ll enjoy The GT2 creates real musical experience from the data stored on your computer Furutech builds each and every cable in their line the same way; optimized engineering solutions applied to advanced materials and processes, backed by utterly meticulous build quality
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There is a fundamental difference between the transfer of computer data and
digital audio signals Computers are able to transfer digital data without loss,
because the data moves in the robust form of blocks, which do not depend on
specific timing between the sending and receiving devices However, digital
audio signals are continuous streams of data, which are quite fragile, since the
digital processor must remain perfectly locked onto the timing of the signal to
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The Limitations of digital audio processors and cables create timing errors known as jitter, which remove portions of the audio signal and replace them with noise and distortion Cables tend to round off the square waveforms of the signal, making them less clear to the processor, thus increasing jitter This rounding effect varies greatly among cables and a truly superior digital audio cable can make great improvements in sound quality Wireworld digital audio cables utilize unique designs specifically developed to minimize jitter by providing sharper, cleaner leading edges on the digital waveform At each price level, they provide the lowest jitter available, producing distinct improvements in clarity, image focus, smoothness and dynamic range Wireworld USB cables feature a unique flat design that allows it to function over significantly longer runs than conventional USB cables and provides improved sound quality in media server, PC audio, and other digital music applications< Our unique flat cable design not only improves performance, but it allows you to connect digital music devices over longer distances – for instance, a laptop PC across the room from the home theater system All models exceed the USB20 High Speed specifications
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The Starlight® USB is the first true ultra-high performance USB digital audio cable in the world
The unique flat design of the Starlight® USB cable was derived from WireWorld’s award-winning flat HDMI cables This elegant cable utilizes oversized 24 gauge silver-clad OFC conductors and a proprietary low-loss ground path, to provide substantially higher fidelity than other USB cables, regardless of cost Those advantages also enable Starlight® to function in much longer lengths than other USB cables, while enhancing clarity, depth and dynamics in media server, PC audio, and other digital music applications
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The Silver Starlight® USB audio cable is intended for the most discerning
listeners and advanced audio systems, where its ability to reveal the natural
timbre of acoustic instruments and voices is invaluable |
The Silver Starlight® employs the Wireworld new, patent-pending DNA Helix™ conductor design, which uses six signal conductors – twice as many as other USB cables, arranged in an innovative symmetrical geometry that provides precisely balanced 90-ohm impedance, for performance that far exceeds the official USB 20 High Speed specification The DNA Helix™ design maximizes transmission speed while minimizing noise, thus reducing digital jitter to provide substantial overall improvements in sound quality Another special feature of the cable is a power conductor that is fully isolated from the signal conductors to preserve signal purity Silver Starlight® USB’s aluminum connectors and silver-clad OFC conductors provide only slightly less performance for about half the cost of the Platinum Starlight referenced below
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The Platinum Starlight® USB audio cable is intended for the most discerning listeners and advanced audio systems, where its
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The Platinum Starlight® employs the Wireworld new, patent-pending DNA Helix™ conductor design, which uses six signal conductors – twice as many as other USB cables, arranged in an innovative symmetrical geometry that provides precisely balanced 90-ohm impedance, for performance that far exceeds the official USB 20 High Speed specification The DNA Helix™ design maximizes transmission speed while minimizing noise, thus reducing digital jitter to provide substantial overall improvements in sound quality Another special feature of the cable is a power conductor that is fully isolated from the signal conductors to preserve signal purity Featuring molded carbon fiber connectors and solid silver conductors for the ultimate level of performance, Platinum Starlight USB provides the most lifelike sound quality available from USB audio technology
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