AudioQuest Carbon USB-C to USB-B High-Definition Audio Cable
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The AudioQuest Carbon USB-C to B Digital Audio Cable is crafted to deliver high-fidelity digital audio from a USB-C source (such as a laptop, tablet, or streamer) to a USB-B input device like a DAC or audio interface. It is built with precision materials, sophisticated noise controls, and conductor design intended to preserve signal purity, reduce interference, and minimize jitter in demanding audio systems.
Conductor Design and Silver Enhancement
This cable features semi-solid concentric conductors with 5 % silver plating to boost surface conductivity, particularly where digital signal edges propagate. The semi-solid concentric geometry helps suppress distortions caused by strand interaction while maintaining flexibility. The blend of silver coating and copper core ensures clear signal transfer with low resistive loss in high-frequency segments.
Dielectric Insulation and Structural Stability
The insulation is made of Hard-Cell Foam (HCF), a nitrogen-injected rigid foam with a high internal air fraction. Because air (and nitrogen) exhibit very low dielectric absorption, this insulation helps reduce stored-energy distortion and preserve timing accuracy. The rigidity of the foam also stabilizes conductor spacing and geometry, maintaining consistent impedance and lowering distortion across the cable length.
Data and Electrical Performance
As a USB 2.0 High-Speed cable, the Carbon USB-C to B supports data rates up to 480 Mbps, which is adequate for most high-resolution digital audio applications. It handles standard USB audio power (5 V / 500 mA) and is optimized for signal fidelity rather than high-current power delivery. The design emphasizes low jitter, stable bit integrity, and minimal ground noise to deliver a high quality digital stream.
Key Features
- Semi-solid concentric conductors with 5 % silver plating
- Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation shielding to absorb and deflect interference
- Direction-controlled conductor layout for optimal noise drainage
- Hard-Cell Foam insulation for minimal dielectric distortion
- USB 2.0 High-Speed support (up to 480 Mbps)
- Standard USB audio power: 5 V / 500 mA
- Stable conductor geometry and controlled impedance
- Durable, precise terminations with strain relief
- Engineered to reduce jitter, distortion, and ground noise