Esprit audio celesta usb a-b cable 1m x-demo - discontinued series

A 1m Esprit Celesta USB cable with A to B connectors, for a computer or streamer feeding a USB DAC. Long crystal copper conductors in a symmetrical layout, quadruple air based insulation and integral shielding. An ex demonstration cable from our listening room, from a series no longer made. This is Esprit's Celesta USB cable with A to B connectors, 1m long, the standard link from a computer or streamer to a USB input on a DAC. It was used for demonstration in the Dreamcrest listening room, and it comes from a discontinued series. Esprit moved the catalogue to its G10 generation in 2026, so Celesta in this form is no longer built. Both facts sit behind the price. What it does A USB audio cable carries data and, in many cables, the 5V bus supply alongside it. The data itself either arrives or it does not, so the argument for a better cable rests on shielding, on keeping the power rail away from the signal pair and on the physical quality of the connectors. Esprit build the Celesta USB from pure long crystal copper strands in a symmetrical configuration, with quadruple air based protection over a high voltage dielectric and integral shielding. The jacket is a nylon braid with silkscreened heat shrink, and each cable is assembled by hand. How it sounds and where it fits Be cautious here. USB cable differences are the most debated in hi-fi, and any effect comes from interference and ground noise rather than from the data. Whether you hear a change depends heavily on the DAC. A design with good galvanic isolation on its USB input is far less sensitive to the cable than one without. It is a reasonable match for a streamer or music server feeding a DAC in a system of roughly €4,000 upwards. Listen before you commit, and compare it against what you already use. Key features Celesta series USB cable, mid point of the Esprit range Type A to type B connectors, 1m Pure long crystal copper strands in a symmetrical configuration Quadruple air based protection over a high voltage dielectric Integral shielding against external noise Nylon braided jacket with silkscreened heat shrink Hand assembled in France, ex demonstration, discontinued series Technical specifications Type: USB digital audio cable Connectors: USB type A to type B Length: 1m Conductor: pure long crystal copper strands Geometry: symmetrical configuration Insulation: quadruple air based protection Screening: integral shielding Origin: France Condition and what is included This cable was used for demonstration in our listening room rather than sold and returned. In very good condition, with light marks of use. Supplied in the original packaging. Sold with a one year legal guarantee. As the goods are second hand, that shorter period is agreed with you at checkout, as the law allows. Purchased new from Esprit in December 2025. Frequently asked questions Will this fit my DAC? It fits any DAC with a standard USB type B input, which is the square connector used on most desktop and rack mounted converters. Check your DAC takes B rather than C before ordering. Does a USB cable really change anything? It can, but the effect is about noise rather than data, and it varies with the DAC. A converter with good isolation on its USB input is less sensitive to the cable. Try it and judge for yourself. Is 1m the right length? For most setups, yes. Keep USB runs short where you can. If the server sits further away, ask us about longer options from the Esprit range. Use the enquiry button on this page and we will confirm the condition of this cable before you order. Dreamcrest Audio Fidelity Ltd, Nicosia. Specialist hi-fi and high end audio, 20+ years in the audio business. Full details and photos: https://www.dreamcrestaudio.com/product/esprit-celesta-usb-1m-discontinued/