# Am I crazy to consider spending more on a USB cable than my streamer? **URL:** \ **Category:** Network Audio\ **Created:** [June 20, 2024, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/am-i-crazy-to-consider-spending-more-on-a-usb-cable-than-my-streamer/37880 "2024-06-20T00:57:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![dawkinsj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@dawkinsj](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dawkinsj)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/am-i-crazy-to-consider-spending-more-on-a-usb-cable-than-my-streamer/37880/61 "2024-06-22T19:59:09Z")
That sounds like an ONT from a fiber based ISP. Should convert an optical signal to copper based ethernet. ---
**Author:** ![wijber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/wijber/32/2164_2.png) [@wijber](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/wijber)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/am-i-crazy-to-consider-spending-more-on-a-usb-cable-than-my-streamer/37880/62 "2024-06-22T21:02:47Z")
Found [some](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cable-interconnect-investment-as-a-percentage-of-audio-components/15167/29) in this forum but let’s try a poll: What’s your cable investment as a percentage of your audio components, in use and based on current retail pricing? _Poll ([view on site](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/am-i-crazy-to-consider-spending-more-on-a-usb-cable-than-my-streamer/37880/62))_ ---
**Author:** ![aangen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/aangen/32/295709_2.png) [@aangen](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/aangen)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/am-i-crazy-to-consider-spending-more-on-a-usb-cable-than-my-streamer/37880/63 "2024-06-22T21:50:10Z")
I don’t think I need to explain. ---
**Author:** ![joe-appierto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/joe-appierto/32/294192_2.png) [@joe-appierto](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/joe-appierto)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/am-i-crazy-to-consider-spending-more-on-a-usb-cable-than-my-streamer/37880/64 "2024-06-22T22:09:12Z")
I think the “rule of thumb” is in the 10-15% range and that seems to include the bulk of the respondents so far at least. I remember, however, when I still used PranaWire power cords (2 Satori and 2 Vajra) I would sometimes exceed the cost of the component it was attached to or was at least a significant percentage. Acoustic Revive interconnects and speaker cables likewise. I’ve downsized and downgraded my components over the years for financial reasons, but the PranaWire power cords were undoubtedly the best I ever had and made a noticeable improvement to the components whether they were modest or higher on the food chain. Acoustic Revive as well. ---
**Author:** ![wijber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/wijber/32/2164_2.png) [@wijber](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/wijber)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/am-i-crazy-to-consider-spending-more-on-a-usb-cable-than-my-streamer/37880/65 "2024-06-22T22:11:12Z")
You’re excused, it’s well known you like to listen to cables 😉 ---
**Author:** ![scotte1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/scotte1/32/147_2.png) [@scotte1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/scotte1)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/am-i-crazy-to-consider-spending-more-on-a-usb-cable-than-my-streamer/37880/66 "2024-06-22T22:15:52Z")
I don’t think you CAN explain. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![67Checker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/6/9de0a6/32.png) [@67Checker](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/67Checker)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/am-i-crazy-to-consider-spending-more-on-a-usb-cable-than-my-streamer/37880/67 "2024-06-22T22:16:41Z")
Oops! Wrong entry! Should be a vote for 10% - 15% vice 15% - 20%…the speakers disappeared so I forgot to include them. ---
**Author:** ![wijber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/wijber/32/2164_2.png) [@wijber](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/wijber)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/am-i-crazy-to-consider-spending-more-on-a-usb-cable-than-my-streamer/37880/68 "2024-06-22T22:21:48Z")
> [@67Checker](#): > > the speakers disappeared … that’s exactly how it should sound 😃 ---
**Author:** ![luca.pelliccioli](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/luca.pelliccioli/32/93681_2.png) [@luca.pelliccioli](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/luca.pelliccioli)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2024, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/am-i-crazy-to-consider-spending-more-on-a-usb-cable-than-my-streamer/37880/69 "2024-06-23T00:14:23Z")
Around 50-70% and thinking about Sakra I’d go 100%, even more if necessary! Why? Because my ears tell me what to do. Just like the wine percentage on the bill at the restaurant, I don’t use to apply any rule… when I like to taste a champagne, if affordable to my pockets, I go for something that makes me happy! That’s my explication. Cheers! ---
**Author:** ![dchang05](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/dchang05/32/294697_2.png) [@dchang05](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dchang05)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/am-i-crazy-to-consider-spending-more-on-a-usb-cable-than-my-streamer/37880/70 "2024-06-23T00:59:42Z")
I couldn’t say it better; just replace champagne with red wines 😆 [Previous page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/am-i-crazy-to-consider-spending-more-on-a-usb-cable-than-my-streamer/37880.md?page=3)