Design Challenges

The USB interface has come a long way from its origins in the RS-232 protocol to the high-speed multi-device connection of USB 4. Despite these advancements, many mainstream server/player-to-DAC interfaces still use USB 2.0 due to its reliability and cross-platform support. Newer chipsets also eliminate the need for special drivers for USB 2.0 in Windows, macOS, and Linux. Not all combinations of USB interfaces are successful in real-world scenarios and dropped packets negatively impact music quality.

Solution

The XerXes USB is a carefully designed cable that targets dropped packets by reducing jitter and increasing rise and fall velocity for precise edge detection. This is achieved by creating four electrically identical conductors, individually shielded, forming the inner EMI/RFI protection band. The outer protection band targets environmental noise and is constructed from steel and a proprietary conductive cloth.

The XerXes USB cable is designed for maximum impact, delivering world-class performance.