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Specifications
- Conductors: Copper
- Shielding: 100% Foil, 65% Braid
- Dielectric Material: PVC
- Gauge, Data: 28 AWG Twisted Pair
- Gauge, Power: 20 AWG
- Gauge, Drain: 28 AWG
- Resistance Data: 0.234 Ω/m (conductor)
- Resistance Power: 0.033Ω/m (conductor)
- USB Specification: 2.0
- Cable Diameter: 0.60" OD (at tuned Ferrite)
- Connector Type: USB A to USB B
- Available Lengths: 1.0 M to 5.0 M
Description
Purist Audio Design is pleased to introduce the All New Ultimate USB Audio Cable. The USB cable is specifically designed for computer audio applications. The design improves upon our previous cable by including passive filtering and a totally new cable design.
Purist Audio Design is pleased to introduce the All New Ultimate USB Audio Cable. The USB cable is specifically designed for computer audio applications. The design improves upon our previous cable by including passive filtering and a totally new cable design.
The Ultimate uses the largest gauge conductors allowed by USB standards to allow for accurate signal transfer up to 5 meters compared with other computer USB cables, which are limited to a few meters. This allows computers can be located away from audio components without compromising performance.
The Purist Audio Design Ultimate USB Cable utilizes precision construction techniques and superior noise rejection result in a richer, more natural sound compared with computer USB cables. The cable also incorporates low noise dielectrics and double shielding providing superior noise performance for better resolution of musical details and a wider dynamic range.
Note: Some computer USB outputs cannot drive longer lengths of typical USB audio cables. Purist Audio Design USB Audio Cable is a high resolution, high speed cable that will pass a high quality DAC signal over longer lengths than expected with a wide assortment of computer interfaces.
Configuration: USB A to USB B; USB A to USB Mini
Available Lengths:1.0 M to 5.0 M
The Ultimate uses the largest gauge conductors allowed by USB standards to allow for accurate signal transfer up to 5 meters compared with other computer USB cables, which are limited to a few meters. This allows computers can be located away from audio components without compromising performance.
The Purist Audio Design Ultimate USB Cable utilizes precision construction techniques and superior noise rejection result in a richer, more natural sound compared with computer USB cables. The cable also incorporates low noise dielectrics and double shielding providing superior noise performance for better resolution of musical details and a wider dynamic range.
Note: Some computer USB outputs cannot drive longer lengths of typical USB audio cables. Purist Audio Design USB Audio Cable is a high resolution, high speed cable that will pass a high quality DAC signal over longer lengths than expected with a wide assortment of computer interfaces.
Configuration: USB A to USB B; USB A to USB Mini
Available Lengths:1.0 M to 5.0 M
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POSEIDON SPEAKER CABLES
- Positioning: Entry-level fluid-shielded cable designed for those starting out in high-end audio setups.
- Description: Uses fine stranded conductors that yield a warm sound, a sweet top end, and a controlled bottom end. Compared to the other series in the lineup, it provides balanced performance for smaller rooms and basic functionality while keeping costs lower.
AQUEOUS SPEAKER CABLES
- Positioning: Mid-range line with an improved Fluid Ferox blend.
- Description: Features Contego dampening—a specific mix of Fluid and Ferox—that brings detailed performance. Relative to Poseidon's entry-level approach, it delivers enhanced clarity and smoothness, though it does not reach the advanced refinement of the higher-tier models.
CORVUS SPEAKER CABLES
- Positioning: Mid-high range offering that uses unique single crystal copper conductors and refined Ferox dampening.
- Description: Built with single crystal copper and improved Ferox dampening material, it produces a clear, upfront sound with natural tonal warmth. When compared with Aqueous and the more detail-focused Dominus, it provides a noticeable step up in sonic definition.
DOMINUS SPEAKER CABLES
- Positioning: High-end cable line designed to reveal exceptional detail and deliver robust build quality through heavy gauge conductors.
- Description: Uses advanced alloy metallurgy in 7 AWG conductors along with a four-cable set for improved channel separation and clarity. In contrast to Corvus and Aqueous, it is engineered for larger setups.
NEPTUNE SPEAKER CABLES
- Positioning: Flagship cable line representing the pinnacle of Fluid-shielded design with cutting-edge performance technology.
- Description: Incorporates proprietary Fluid dampening with 7 AWG single crystal copper strands to deliver an expansive soundstage and immersive musicality. Compared to every other series, it offers the highest technical performance suited for high-budget applications, demanding setups, and larger rooms.
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$501-$1,000
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Brand Popularity
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Products Listed
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Founding Year
1986
Our take on the brand
Purist Audio Design is renowned for its unique "water cables," which use a proprietary liquid shielding system combined with granular materials (Contego) to reduce EMI/RFI interference and vibration. Their cables feature a distinctive blend of gold, silver, and copper conductors, and undergo a proprietary Cryomag process where they're treated cryogenically in a magnetic field.
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