Signal Projects Hydra USB Cable

Signature Series · High-Purity Copper Conductor

The Signal Projects Hydra USB Cable is a USB audio cable from the Signal Projects Signature Series, designed for high-end digital audio systems. It features 99.999997% high-purity Perfect Surfaced Solid Core Copper (PSSCC) conductors, combined with precision shielding and optimized geometric design, to effectively reduce noise and jitter. This allows digital signals to be transmitted to the DAC with higher purity and stability, delivering clear, natural, and musical digital playback.

Suitable for connecting high-end music servers, streamers, computer audio, and DACs.

Basic Product Information

• Type: USB Audio Cable
• Brand: Signal Projects
• Series: Hydra (Signature Series)
• Connectors: USB Type-A to Type-B (other connectors can be customized)
• Standard Length: 1 m (can be extended)
• Positioning: Mid-to-high-end USB cable for digital system upgrades

Core Technologies and Materials

• High-Purity Copper Conductor: Features 99.999997% Perfect Surfaced Solid Core Copper (PSSCC)
• Solid Core Structure: Reduces skin effect and signal loss, enhancing transmission stability
• Cross-Sectional Area: 0.58 mm²
• Precision Shielding Design: Effectively suppresses EMI/RFI interference, reducing digital noise
• Purpose of Material Application: Emphasizes clean, stable, and low-jitter digital transmission with high-purity solid core copper, reducing digital harshness and preserving natural musicality

Detailed Specifications

• Model: Hydra USB Cable
• Conductor Type: PSSCC (Perfect Surfaced Solid Core Copper)
• Cross-Sectional Area: 0.58 mm²
• Metal: Copper
• Purity: 99.999997%
• Capacitance: 14.20 pF/ft
• Resistance: 20.12 mΩ/ft
• Inductance: 0.47 μH/ft
• Standard Length: 1 m (additional charge for every 0.5 m increase)
• Applicable Systems: Mid-to-high-end music servers, streamers, computer audio, DACs

Sound Performance and Characteristics

The Signal Projects Hydra USB Cable offers significant improvements to your system:

• More stable digital signal transmission, reduced jitter
• Quieter background, easier to reveal details
• Clear, open, and lively sound
• Wide soundstage, precise imaging
• Natural and full mid-range, lifelike vocals and instruments
• Beautifully extended, smooth, and non-fatiguing high frequencies
• Solid and powerful bass with excellent control
• High overall balance, outstanding musicality
• Almost no coloration, faithfully reproduces the original recording

It is especially suitable as a mid-to-high-end USB cable upgrade for systems, helping digital sources and DACs unleash their full potential.

Online Reviews

• Audio publications such as Hi-Fi News and Soundrebels: Positive overall reviews for the Hydra series, finding its sound "lively, open, and musical," making music more vibrant and natural.
• High-end audio users' reviews indicate that the Hydra USB cable provides cleaner digital transmission, a darker background, and better detail resolution, making it a highly cost-effective choice for a mid-to-high-end USB cable.