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AudioQuest Carbon USB Cable New(opened) genuine AudioQuest Carbon USB A to USB B cable (3m). Was going to use it for my DAC but relocated it and don't need such a long cable now. Great USB cable. • Solid 5% Silver conductors • Direct-Silver plated terminations • Foamed Polyethylene insulation • Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS) • Black/Gray Braid jacket • Digital audio conductors controlled for direction Link to Audioquest website: https://www.audioquest.com/products/carbon-usb-a-b-digital-audio-cable?variant=44225687617794 Condition: Brand New Payment Method: Cash on p
At A$350, this AudioQuest Carbon Digital coaxial cable is ambitiously priced, sitting well above the 75th percentile of A$255 and significantly higher than the median of A$198 for comparable used units in Australia. While the new condition (AUD) is a plus, the asking price exceeds the typical used market range by roughly 40%, making it a tough buy unless the seller offers rare accessories or original packaging that justifies the premium.
The AudioQuest Carbon is well-regarded for its solid 5% silver conductors, which minimize distortion across a wide bandwidth and deliver exceptional clarity in both Hi-Fi and AV systems. Its high-purity construction and engineered ground shells offer meaningful upside in signal integrity, making it a worthwhile upgrade for discerning listeners. However, given the price is above median, buyers should verify the cable’s age, confirm no damage to connectors, and ensure all original accessories are included to avoid overpaying for a potentially aging product.
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Founded in 1980 by Bill Low in Irvine, California, AudioQuest traces its roots to 1978, when Low, a hi-fi store manager and avid enthusiast, began crafting superior audio cables to overcome the signal degradation he observed in existing products. Dissatisfied with subpar materials and construction, he prioritized advanced conductors like 6N copper, innovative insulation, and precise geometries, quickly earning acclaim after demos at events like the 1979 Summer CES. This passion-driven origin propelled AudioQuest from a cable innovator—first U.S. company to advance signal transmission in 1985—to a global force in high-performance audio.
While renowned for its expansive lineup of analog, digital, and AC power cables, including HDMI for video, AudioQuest has broadened into USB DACs and headphone amps, highlighted by the multi-award-winning DragonFly series launched in 2012. The brand also offers Niagara and PowerQuest power conditioners, alongside custom-install solutions, all engineered to maximize system fidelity without venturing into amplifiers, speakers, or turntables.
AudioQuest commands a premium position in the high-end market, supplying thousands of specialist retailers across 60 countries as the dominant cable provider for discerning audiophiles. Its relentless innovation, from conductor purity to dielectric design, delivers tangible performance gains, cementing a reputation for value and musicality that serious hi-fi buyers trust.
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