CLOSED – WIN! A fantastic Computer Audio Design USB II-R cable worth £1,500!

We have teamed up with our friends at Computer Audio Design to bring you an exciting competition and a chance to win a USB II-R cable worth £1,500.

Andrew Harrison reviewed the USB II-R cable in issue #217 (pages 84–86). He wrote, “The first CAD USB cable was previewed some 10 years ago and was originally known as the Revelation. The ground-breaking design was updated in 2018 with two variants known simply as USB I and USB II. More recently, CAD designer Scott Berry’s aim was to provide an improved differential signal data cable by addressing voltage noise in the system, focusing on reducing unwanted RF noise from being inadvertently passed from source (PC) to DAC by conductive USB cable”.

He went on to say, “The principles behind the CAD USB cable have been peer reviewed… leading to a GB patent award. A summary of the patented invention follows. Four main aspects differ from a conventional cable. The +5V wire, not even required by most hi-fi DACs, is literally distanced from the data lines by running external to the main trunk. The power ground line is RF filtered through a series inductor and/or resistor. One end of the outer screen is left unterminated. And the critical signal lines pass through a common-mode noise rejection choke”. He concluded the review by saying, “The USB II-R is now the cable that can preserve the most authentic account of the music so far, acting almost like an analogue conduit from PC to DAC. Against any known contender, this winner takes them all.”

To answer, please visit the Computer Audio Design dedicated competition page

Alternatively, send your answer on a postcard (including your name, address, and contact details) to CAD Competition, Absolute Multimedia UK Ltd, Unit 3, Sandleheath Industrial Estate, Sandleheath, SP6 1PA, UK.

Competition Rules

The competition will run from April 6th 2023 until June 1st 2023. The competition is open to everyone, but multiple, automated or bulk entries will be disqualifi ed. The winner will be chosen at random from all valid entries, will be contacted via email (where possible) and their name will be published in the magazine. The Editor’s decision is fi nal, and no correspondence will be entered into. Absolute Multimedia (UK) Ltd. is compliant with the Data Protection Act and UK laws apply. Our policy is such that we will not pass on your details to any third party without your prior consent.