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QED Performance Graphite USB Type A to Type B Cable

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QED Performance USB A-B
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SPEAKER CABLES:

A quantity of 2 means you will receive a pair of speaker cables e.g. for your front left and front right speakers. By entering a quantity of 1, you will get a cable for a single speaker e.g. centre speaker and this option also enables you to vary the length (and termination) of your cable for each speaker.

OTHER CABLES:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive a single cable in the case of aerial, satellite, subwoofer, digital coaxial & optical cables and a pair of cables in the case of 2 rca to 2 rca analogue audio cables.

NON-CABLE PRODUCTS:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive 1 of the specified products.

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Performance USB is designed specifically for the transmission of high definition digital audio between USB audio components.

QED Performance Graphite USB Type A to Type B Cable 

 

Performance USB is designed specifically for the transmission of high definition digital audio between USB audio components.

Performance USB cable is designed to transmit high definition digital audio between USB audio components (such as a computer or storage device and a high performance DAC) with very low jitter. At QED, they have identified that reducing jitter or timing errors within the digital signal makes for cleaner audio transmission, and with USB this is no different. Triple magnetic screening ensures enhanced signal protection and 24k gold plated connectors for enhanced signal transfer. QED offer a lifetime guarantee on all cables. 

 

Specification :

  • 99.999% Oxygen Free Copper twisted pair of 7/0.127mm 26AWG stranding
  • Insulated with a low density Polyethylene (LDPE) +skin high performance dielectric and screened using an aluminium mylar wrap conductive side out
  • Power and Ground: Both of 7/0.2mm 22AWG
  • 99.999% Oxygen Free Copper with PVC insulation
  • All four conductors are dual screened with mylar wrap and a 90% shield braid of 5 nines copper
  • Performance Ethernet is sheathed in a flexible pearlescent graphite PVC outer jacket
  • Impedance 90Ω ± 15 Ω
  • Delay skew <100ps/m
  • Insulation Resistance >100MΩ
  • Attenuation: 5.8dB at 400MHz
  • Lifetime Warranty

About QED Cables Made in United Kingdom

QED is an award winning British company with over 40 years of experience in the audio-visual connectivity industry.

In 1973 Bob Abraham and Ian Vine founded QED Audio Products and changed the way people think about hi-fi cables. By the time QED 79 strand speaker cable was launched in 1978, it wasn’t looked upon as ‘just another speaker cable’ but was instead regarded as a serious hi-fi component, making a fundamental change in the way people thought about cables.

QED's reputation for innovation and technical excellence is known throughout the world. The latest computer-aided design techniques allow their research and development team to keep pace with technological advances and deliver products that achieve the highest levels of performance and reliability. This is why QED products are recommended by so many of the world’s leading hi-fi and home theatre equipment manufacturers.

QED offer a range of connectivity products spanning from both consumer and installation cables, wireless products and switching devices to satisfy every audio visual need.

QED is Europe's number one award winning connectivity brand and has won more prestigious cable awards from ‘What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision’ magazine than any other brand (Awards 1981–2013).

Specification :

  • 99.999% Oxygen Free Copper twisted pair of 7/0.127mm 26AWG stranding
  • Insulated with a low density Polyethylene (LDPE) +skin high performance dielectric and screened using an aluminium mylar wrap conductive side out
  • Power and Ground: Both of 7/0.2mm 22AWG
  • 99.999% Oxygen Free Copper with PVC insulation
  • All four conductors are dual screened with mylar wrap and a 90% shield braid of 5 nines copper
  • Performance Ethernet is sheathed in a flexible pearlescent graphite PVC outer jacket
  • Impedance 90Ω ± 15 Ω
  • Delay skew <100ps/m
  • Insulation Resistance >100MΩ
  • Attenuation: 5.8dB at 400MHz
  • Lifetime Warranty

UK Delivery

 

1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option

Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.

Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.

All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.

Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:

  • Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
  • Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
  • Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
  • You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
  • We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
  • FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.

Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.

Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.

 

Royal Mail 1st Class Shipping DPD Next Day Delivery

 

2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day

We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.

For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.

Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.

For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.

 

Royal Mail Special Next Working Day Delivery

 

3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland

We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.

 

European Countries

Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe

Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.

Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Customer Reviews
99%
5 /5.0 of 23 Reviews
5 stars 21 (91%)
4 stars 2 (9%)
3 stars 0 (0%)
2 stars 0 (0%)
1 star 0 (0%)
5
Excellent as Always
21 Nov 2023
Verified Buyer
Excellent, as always. QED cables offer great quality at affordable prices. QED Show!
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5
Bought this to rip my vinyl to digital, excellent so far
17 Sep 2023
Verified Buyer
Bought this to rip my vinyl to digital using a Rega Fono Mini A2D MM Phono Stage and Vinyl Studio on my laptop.

It works excellently so far, good price as well.
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5
Vinyl to Digital
20 Aug 2023
Verified Buyer
Bought to connect Rega Phono stage (fono mini A2D) to a computer to rip vinyl to digital copies.

It worked perfectly, and the sound quality is excellent.
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5
Great quality
16 Apr 2023
Verified Buyer
I used it to connect the laptop to DAC. Really well-made product.

The quality is what I hoped for at this price point but haven't compared it. I went on reputation
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5
Opens Things Up Nicely
2 Mar 2023
Verified Buyer
I bought this cable to go with my iFi Zen DAC V2. It made a noticeable difference in all aural aspects.

For example, in Metallica's - Hit The Lights (which starts quiet and builds), I heard the build-up sooner and I could hear more details. This was a back-to-back test.

A little pricey at nearly 20% of the cost of the DAC, but you know how it goes!
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5
Good value for money
14 Jul 2022
Verified Buyer
A good quality cable which provides a reliable connection. It feels well made and looks good too.
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5
Excellent Audiophile USB Cable
29 Mar 2022
Verified Buyer
I possess a great DAC - IFI ZEN V2 and wanted to improve the sound. Audiophile USB cable QED really did it. Now the sound is better in any possible way.

I recommend Future shop and also this and all other QED products. The fact that QED has fair prices does not mean their product is average; on the contrary. QED cables are far above average, and this price scale.
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5
QED USB Lead
6 Dec 2021
Verified Buyer
I purchased this lead to connect my laptop directly to my Audiolab 8300 CD player. There was a significant improvement in comparison to connecting the laptop to my TV set via an HDMI cable and thence to the CD player via a Toslink cable.

The new cable represents good value for money.
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5
High quality
26 Feb 2021
Verified Buyer
Wanted a quality cable between PC and desktop DAC. Perfect. Packaging OTT, but the cable is high quality. Recommended.
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5
Modestly priced goodness
31 Jan 2021
Verified Buyer
I upgraded recently to kit with the ability to play back high resolution audio. As this was my first foray into this I didn't want to go crazy and the shop offers well known brands at good prices and most performance levels. Impressed so far.

Will I upgrade in the future? If my ears advise me to when listening to different sources and the detail lacks a little, then yes, but for now this is great bang for the buck.
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5
Very good quality
22 Dec 2020
Verified Buyer
Veri good worked. I use it between a laptop and a DAC.
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5
Excellent quality
7 Oct 2020
Verified Buyer
This QED Performance USB cable is very well made. It has a triple electromagnetic screen and I guess that enables the digital signals from the computer to arrive at the DAC's input without suffering external interference.

Before purchasing mine, I read Mr Dmitry's comments with a wry smile for I was a digital cable sceptic for too long. Now after connecting mine into my system, I concur with his findings. The overall sound from my DACs is richer in tonality with an increase in soundstage space. I do not know the science behind this unexpected improvement, but I am not using generic USB cables bought from computer shops ever again. Must have denied all my previous DACs the last 10% of their peak performance...

Thanks to FutureShop for the very quick shipping. It takes just ten days to have this parcel delivered to the other side of the globe.


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5
Excellent in it's price range
31 May 2020
Verified Buyer
The cable will provide large-scale solid soundstage, big level of detail and tonal richness for your audio system.
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5
Very good service and products
20 Oct 2019
Verified Buyer
Very good
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5
Rigid, well-made usb cable
4 Jun 2019
Verified Buyer
I needed more than a meter of cable.
Good color good Quality. Better sound as usage time increases
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5
Great
25 May 2019
Verified Buyer
Excellent, good value and quality.
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4
Good quality usb cable
23 Mar 2019
Verified Buyer
I have been using the cable for a couple of weeks now, after 30 hours burn in, the cable sounds great, much better than a standard usb cable, for the price this is a good quality cable with a nice smooth and detailed sound.
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5
Great product
18 Mar 2019
Verified Buyer
Great product. For the value is one of the best USB cables, well built. I use it to connect my computer with DAC and it slightly improved the sound but the most important thing is that it helped to reduce noise from the surrounding (I have more computers and a lot of cables).
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5
Good product
5 Mar 2019
Verified Buyer
Does what it's supposed to do very well and at a good price.
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5
Best Buy
19 Jun 2018
Verified Buyer
Best Buy. QED USB cable is much better than ordinary computer USB cable! My friend’s sound system has significantly improved after the sound system is replaced.
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5
Roman Vasilyev ( Russia)
5 Dec 2017
Verified Buyer
ENGLISH TRANSLATION: I am very pleased with this purchase, especially in your store this cable is 2 times cheaper than in our country. Cable connected PC and Marantz pm7005. There is no sound card in the PC, I think that it is not needed. For such money, the sound of music files from a PC is more than cool, thought it would be worse.

Я очень доволен этой покупкой, тем более в вашем магазине этот кабель в 2 раза дешевле, чем в нашей стране. Кабелем соединил ПК и Marantz pm7005. В ПК звуковой карты нет, думаю, что и не нужна она . За такие деньги звук музыкальных файлов с ПК более чем классный, думал будет хуже.
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4
Delivery cost is low, but want more brand and item.....
4 Jul 2015
Verified Buyer
Delivery cost is low, but want more brand and items, and more special offers items, the list price is not cheaper than eBay, best buy...
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5
a fantastic cable brilliant sound quality over a s.....
21 Jul 2014
Verified Buyer
a fantastic cable brilliant sound quality over a stand usb cable. more detailed sound fantastic for DJ controllers as well as DACs.
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