USB has evolved into a high-speed, universal connection, but most serious server/player-to-DAC links still rely on USB 2.0—for its stability, compatibility, and support across Windows, macOS, and Linux. That doesn’t mean every USB cable is the same.

ION USB is our entry point into high-performance USB, engineered for systems where streaming and local playback deserve more than a generic cord. Its design focuses on reducing dropped packets and false triggering inside the USB receiver, which can quietly degrade timing and detail.

Inside, ION USB separates the roles:  

- A dedicated, shielded data bus for clean signal transmission  

- A separately shielded power bus to keep noise away from the data line  

- A directional ground network that establishes a stable reference for the signal

The result is a more stable, quieter, and more coherent connection between server and DAC.

Live with ION USB in your system and you’ll hear why it belongs in the ION family, refined, controlled, and clearly a step above ordinary USB.