New Semperfi The Outsider Pure Silver USB Cable TYPE A TO B

SemperFi Outsider USB Cable – Type-A to Type-B The SemperFi Outsider redefines USB audio performance by physically separating the noisy 5 V supply from the critical data lines. Built from ultra-pure 22AWG OCC cryogenically treated silver, this hand-crafted cable delivers exceptional clarity, timing precision, and noise rejection for high-resolution USB audio systems. Why “Outsider”? The 5 V supply line runs outside the main shielded data cable, isolating it from sensitive D and D− lines. This prevents power noise from modulating the data signal, improving sonic transparency. Key Features 22AWG OCC Silver Conductors: Ultra-low resistance, cryogenically treated for maximum conductivity and speed. External 5 V Routing: Power supply is carried in its own shielded lead, physically separate from the data cable. Optimised USB Audio Data Path: D and D− are individually shielded inside the main cable for low-jitter transmission. Full-size Type-A to Type-B connectors: Ideal for DACs, audio interfaces, and other USB audio devices. SemperFi Braided Acoustic Sleeving: Custom woven for durability and reduced microphonics. Hand-Built in the UK: Every cable is assembled and tested in-house for consistent, reference-grade performance. How the Outsider Design Works In a standard USB cable, the 5 V power line runs alongside the data lines inside the same shield, allowing switching noise from the host device’s power rail to couple into the data path. The Outsider design routes the 5 V through a physically separate, shielded conductor outside the main cable. This: Reduces electromagnetic coupling between power and data conductors Minimises jitter introduced by power noise Preserves low-level audio detail and imaging Compatibility Works with USB DACs and audio interfaces with Type-B input Computers, streamers, and transports with Type-A output High-resolution USB Audio Class 1 and 2 devices Does not work with Devices that require bus-powered operation and cannot use an external 5 V supply USB-C only devices without adapter Technical Specifications Range SemperFi Outsider Conductors 22AWG OCC Pure Silver, cryogenically treated Dielectric PTFE (low capacitance) Data Lines Individually shielded D and D− Power Line 5 V carried in external, shielded conductor Connectors USB Type-A (host) to USB Type-B (device) Sleeving SemperFi custom braided acoustic sleeving Assembly Hand-built and tested in the United Kingdom FAQs Does the 5 V line still work? Yes — it’s simply routed through a separate, shielded conductor outside the main cable bundle to reduce noise transfer. Will it work if my DAC is bus-powered? If your DAC requires USB bus power, the Outsider will still provide 5 V, but the sonic benefits are greatest when the DAC has its own external power supply. Is this USB 2.0 or 3.0? This is a USB 2.0 cable optimised for audio data rates up to 480 Mbps, which covers all high-resolution audio formats.