Furutech GT2 NCF USB-B Cable

WHAT IT IS:

The Furutech GT2 NCF USB-B is a high-end USB 2.0 cable, USB-A to USB-B, for the link from your computer, music server or streamer to your DAC. It brings Furutech's Nano Crystal² Formula (NCF) to the connectors.

HOW IT WORKS:

According to Furutech:

• NCF connector shells: a multi-material hybrid built around Furutech's NCF, a crystalline material that eliminates static by generating negative ions and converts thermal energy into far infrared. Nano-sized ceramic particles and carbon powder add damping.
• Silver-plated Alpha OCC conductors with special-grade high-density polyethylene insulation.
• Three-layer shielding and Furutech-engineered 24k gold-plated USB 2.0 connectors, to keep noise out.
• Furutech reports a deeper, more focused soundstage, richer harmonics, better tonal balance and cleaner, better-defined bass over a lower noise floor.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Type: USB 2.0, Type A to Type B
• Data conductors: 26 AWG pair, silver-plated Alpha OCC (11/0.12 mm), high-density polyethylene insulation
• Power conductors: 24 AWG, silver-plated Alpha OCC (19/0.12 mm)
• Shielding: 3 layers (100% aluminum/Mylar foil wrap with Alpha drain wire, Al/Mylar with 25% overlap, braided Alpha conductor)
• Jacket: flexible resonance-damping PVC with purple/black nylon braid sleeve; overall diameter 6.4 mm
• Connectors: Furutech 24k gold-plated, nonmagnetic, with NCF connector shells
• Lengths: 0.6m (2 ft), 1.2m (4 ft), 1.8m (6 ft), 2.5m (8 ft), 3.6m (12 ft)

More info: < PDF download >

ALSO CONSIDER:

A Furutech NCF Clear Line-USB optimizer for a spare USB port, or step up to Synergistic Research's Foundation SX USB.