# NuWave Phono Converter users: what USB cables have you had success with? **URL:** \ **Category:** Vinyl\ **Created:** [August 17, 2021, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/nuwave-phono-converter-users-what-usb-cables-have-you-had-success-with/24993 "2021-08-17T01:06:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![radioclash](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/radioclash/32/1594_2.png) [@radioclash](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/radioclash)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2021, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/nuwave-phono-converter-users-what-usb-cables-have-you-had-success-with/24993/1 "2021-08-17T01:06:16Z")
NPC is a great phono amp that I have been very happy with since its debut. When it comes to recording vinyl with it, that’s another story for me. The USB connection to the computer for recording has always been the weak link for me. Never been able to find a USB cable that matches the glorious vinyl sound coming out of the analog outputs. So I made the decision many years ago to spend my time spinning vinyl rather than spending time and money searching for the perfect USB cable. Anyone have better success? ---
**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:** [August 17, 2021, 7:02am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/nuwave-phono-converter-users-what-usb-cables-have-you-had-success-with/24993/2 "2021-08-17T07:02:24Z")
I have had a lot of success with a Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 USB cable. ---
**Author:** ![radioclash](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/radioclash/32/1594_2.png) [@radioclash](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/radioclash)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2021, 11:22am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/nuwave-phono-converter-users-what-usb-cables-have-you-had-success-with/24993/3 "2021-08-17T11:22:44Z")
Thank you, will look into that cable. ---
**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:** [August 18, 2021, 7:47am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/nuwave-phono-converter-users-what-usb-cables-have-you-had-success-with/24993/4 "2021-08-18T07:47:44Z")
There are currently 2 for sale here in the Marketplace section. A good person is offering them at a fair price. If that price seems a stretch I have a different answer that is less than $200. Edit: Oddly enough, there are actually four available here. I am puzzled by this. You have two spend 2K to shame it. (And shame it I did. Again and again. Bah!) ---
**Author:** ![radioclash](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/radioclash/32/1594_2.png) [@radioclash](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/radioclash)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/nuwave-phono-converter-users-what-usb-cables-have-you-had-success-with/24993/5 "2021-08-25T12:59:00Z")
So instead of banging my head against the wall looking for a USB cable that will sound like those glorious analog outs, I purchased a Tascam DR-100 MKIII and will use the analog inputs to record. @aangen out of curiosity, what was the $200 alternative USB you had in mind? ---
**Author:** ![EaglesMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9d8465/32.png) [@EaglesMan](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/EaglesMan)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/nuwave-phono-converter-users-what-usb-cables-have-you-had-success-with/24993/6 "2021-08-25T19:01:24Z")
Audioquest Cinnamon has worked well for me for years. ---
**Author:** ![radioclash](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/radioclash/32/1594_2.png) [@radioclash](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/radioclash)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/nuwave-phono-converter-users-what-usb-cables-have-you-had-success-with/24993/7 "2021-08-25T19:23:00Z")
Amazon carries those, I might try it out. Can’t beat their return policy. Thanks for the info ---
**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:** [August 25, 2021, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/nuwave-phono-converter-users-what-usb-cables-have-you-had-success-with/24993/8 "2021-08-25T21:13:54Z")
The Inakustik USB that Small Green Computer sells. It is a giant killer, plain and simple. ---
**Author:** ![radioclash](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/radioclash/32/1594_2.png) [@radioclash](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/radioclash)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/nuwave-phono-converter-users-what-usb-cables-have-you-had-success-with/24993/9 "2021-08-25T22:21:00Z")
Thank you, excellent tip. Edit: Did they raise prices? Listed at $375. Would I be better going with the Wire World on sale here for $400? ---
**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:** [August 26, 2021, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/nuwave-phono-converter-users-what-usb-cables-have-you-had-success-with/24993/10 "2021-08-26T05:35:07Z")
Oh my goodness, That surprised me. It’s been a while since I bought mine. I just looked for it and found it. I bought mine from [Worldwidewholesales.com](http://Worldwidewholesales.com). It is a 1.5m and it cost me $430. They offered me a .75m for $340. Nothing like the $200 I mistakenly remembered. If you do deal with [Worldwidewholesales.com](http://Worldwidewholesales.com) be aware that they only accept PayPal Friends and Family which is odd. Buy I ordered my cable on a Friday night and it arrived Monday morning with free shipping. They are odd but I have used them a few times and I have no fear of them. I used mine just long enough to prove it’s quality. I should see if I can find the original box and maybe put it up for sale here. Sorry if I got your hopes up. my 65 year old brain seems to enjoy a bit of fantasy. The Wireworld here for $400 is also a fantastic option. ---
**Author:** ![radioclash](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/radioclash/32/1594_2.png) [@radioclash](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/radioclash)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2021, 10:25am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/nuwave-phono-converter-users-what-usb-cables-have-you-had-success-with/24993/11 "2021-08-26T10:25:37Z")
No worries! Going to try out the small green computer Inakustik USBs. The Tascam recorder working out great, really nice product, but would love a nice USB cable as well.