Digital audio transfer paths now often use high bandwidth USB-C interface, most notably for connections between mobile devices and USB-equipped DACs, headphone amps or active speakers.
As with any digital connection proper shielding and impedance stability is of utmost importance in a USB-C cable, and The Chord Company now offers high quality USB-C cables in their affordable C and Clearway ranges.
The Chord Company entry level C-USB is available in versatile USB terminations: Type A-B, A-C, C-B, and C-C, with standard length depending on type: 0.5m, 0.75m, 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 3m, and 5m for 'older' type A-B; 0.5m, 1m, 2m, 3m for all other types with C-connector.
Chord C-USB cable features heavy-gauge oxygen-free silver-plated conductors in a twisted pair geometrical configuration for data, effective dual layer high-frequency shielding and long-lasting gold-plated connectors.
Clearway USB cables offer next level of improvement with alloy-sleeved connectors for improved plug shielding, high-bandwidth silver-plated oxygen-free conductors inside, double layer foil shielding with high-density braid, non-compression strain relief system near terminations and gold-plated connectors.
Clearway USB cables are available with USB types A-B, A-C, C-B, and C-C connectors, stanard length for A-B are 0.5m, 0.75m, 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 3m, and 5m; for A-C, C-B, and C-C terminations standard length is 0.5m, 1m, 2m, and 3m.
New Chord Company C-USB and Clearway USB cables are to be introduced early December. Watch this space for pricing and more info.