DAC USB cables

[Dredgy]

I've recently purchased an AudioEngine D1 Dac which comes default with a nice USB B to A cable that's gold plated and all that shizzle. So for the last 24 hours I've had it  running in a temporary setup with no issues.

 

I set it up permanently today, and the default cable is far too short (about a quarter the length I need) and used a different cable - a standard USB B to A cable and the DAC sounded AWFUL. Imagine kittens in a blender.

 

So I played around for a bit using all different USB ports before I realized it was the cable! It all works fine with the included cable, does not with the longer, useful cable. 

 

So I swapped the long cable out for the short cable + USB Type A extension cable. And same issue. Just screeching noise.

 

So what sort of cable am I meant to buy for this thing?!

[MayflowerElectronics]

You probably need one with a ferrite bead on it.

 

Something like what we use - 

 

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030302&p_id=5449&seq=1&format=2

[Dredgy]

@MayflowerElectronics - Thank you very much! Looks like it could be it! I'll order one and keep you posted. Thank you again