AudioQuest - Cinnamon USB-A > B 2.5' Digital High-Definition Audio Cable with USB-A to USB-B Connectors - Red on Black

For many applications, the speed of digital communication is important. Most visibly, “speed” is about transferring large files as quickly as possible, or carrying enough data for an HD video. For USB audio (and for HDMI audio), “speed” is critical not because of how-much how-fast, but because time relationships within a digital stream are critical to the reconstruction of the analog waveform that brings information, music and joy to our ears. Time-based damage (jitter) to this information within the data package makes the sound small and flat instead of 3D, harsh and foggy instead of smooth and clear. AudioQuest USB Type-C cables featuring conductor materials and construction techniques that have allowed AQ’s other USB cables to achieve great recognition worldwide. With the newer USB Type-C connector quickly becoming commonplace on many devices, AQ’s line of Type-C equipped USB cables will allow users to connect with Type-C enabled devices such as MacBook, ChromeBook, Pixel, Galaxy Note 7, etc.

Learn more about Magnolia Premium Installation This USB cable features bidirectional Ethernet communication for efficient operation and solid long-grain copper conductors to minimize distortion.

For high-performance digital audio, speed is about timing accuracy, not raw bandwidth. Precise time relationships preserve the analog waveform, while jitter robs sound of depth, clarity, and realism. This Type-C audio cable is engineered with advanced conductor materials and geometry to minimize time-based distortion, delivering a more open, three-dimensional presentation. Solid 1.25% silver-plated conductors reduce strand interaction and support cleaner high-frequency signal transfer, achieving near–solid silver performance with excellent value. Hard-cell foam insulation maintains stable impedance, limits energy absorption, and preserves signal integrity along the entire length. Directionally controlled conductors drain noise away from sensitive circuits, while a reinforced strain-relief system ensures lasting durability and dependable everyday use. Ideal for modern devices using the compact Type-C connector, it supports high-resolution audio playback and reliable data transfer in professional or home systems.