Chord Clearway USB – High Performance USB Digital Audio Cable

The Chord Clearway USB is a high-performance digital cable designed to optimize audio signal transmission between computers, streamers, DACs and other digital audio components. Developed by The Chord Company, this cable is engineered to deliver greater clarity, precision and musical coherence in modern hi-fi and high-end streaming systems.

Designed as a significant upgrade over standard USB cables, the Clearway USB incorporates silver-plated oxygen-free copper conductors and an advanced shielding system to ensure stable data transfer and reduce high-frequency noise between connected devices. This results in improved transparency, better detail retrieval and a more natural soundstage when playing high-resolution digital audio. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The cable features an enhanced shielding design with double foil layers and high-density braided shielding, offering superior protection from electromagnetic interference and ensuring the integrity of the digital signal. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

With its high-quality connectors and precision engineering, the Chord Clearway USB is the perfect choice for connecting computers, music servers, streamers, DACs, headphone amplifiers and active speakers in demanding hi-fi setups. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Key Features

• High-performance USB digital audio cable for hi-fi and high-end systems
• Optimized for music streaming and high-resolution digital audio
• Silver-plated oxygen-free copper conductors for improved signal transfer
• Double foil shielding and high-density braid to minimize noise and interference
• Gold-plated connector pins for excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance
• Enhanced connector shielding with zinc alloy sleeves
• Non-compression strain relief system for durability and reliability
• Ideal upgrade for DACs, streamers, computers and headphone amplifiers

Audio Performance

The Clearway USB cable is engineered to preserve the integrity of digital audio data during transmission. Its improved shielding and conductor quality help reduce electrical noise and timing errors that can affect playback quality. The result is a more transparent, dynamic and detailed sound reproduction, with improved timing accuracy and musical coherence.

It is particularly effective in modern streaming systems where computers, network streamers and DACs exchange high-bandwidth digital signals and require a clean and stable connection.

Applications

The Chord Clearway USB cable is designed for connecting a wide range of digital audio components:

• Computer or laptop → DAC
• Music server or streamer → DAC
• USB source → headphone amplifier
• Digital source → active speakers

Thanks to its high-quality construction, it is suitable for both desktop audio setups and advanced hi-fi systems.

Technical Specifications

• Cable type: USB digital audio cable
• USB standard: USB 2.0 high-speed
• Conductors: Silver-plated oxygen-free copper (SPOFC)
• Conductor gauge: 26 AWG
• Insulation: Polyethylene low-loss dielectric
• Shielding: Dual aluminum foil + high-density braided shield
• Connector pins: Gold-plated contacts
• Connector housing: Zinc alloy shielding sleeve
• Outer jacket: PVC protective sheath
• Outer diameter: approx. 6.5 mm
• Available connectors: USB-A, USB-B, USB-C (depending on version)
• Available lengths: 0.5 m – 1 m – 2 m – 3 m