Cable specialist WireWorld is set to launch two new high-end USB Audio cables.
WireWorld Platinum Starlight WireWorld Platinum Starlight
The Silver Starlight starts at £249 for 1m and the Platinum Starlight will cost £499 for a metre length. Both cables will be available in January in lengths of up to 10m.
WireWorld claims that both cables feature the company’s own ‘DNA Helix’ conductor geometry, which uses six signal conductors arranged in an innovative symmetrical design that claims to offer precisely balanced 90-ohm impedance, thereby exceeding the official USB specification.
The DNA Helix design is designed to maximise transmission speed while minimising noise, so reducing digital jitter. Another special feature of the cables is a power conductor that is fully isolated from the signal conductors to preserve signal purity.’
The Platinum Starlight uses moulded carbon fibre connectors and solid silver conductors, while the Silver Starlight features aluminium connectors and silver-plated OFC conductors.
WireWorld founder David Salz said: “When I first began testing USB audio cables a few years ago, I was surprised by how easy it was to hear the sonic differences between various USB cables.
“Of course, a direct connection between the computer and DAC sounded much cleaner and more lifelike than any of the cables, so I proceeded to develop cables that approached that level of sonic purity. I am confident that the uniquely lifelike sound quality of these new cables will be well received.”