GUCraftsman USB C Type C to Type C Headphone Amplifier Cable 6N Single Crystal Silver for FiiO BTR5 Q1 Q3 Q3s Qudelix 5K xDuoo Link2 XD-05PLUS E1DA 9038G3 9038S 9038D Lotoo PAW S2¡­

GUCraftsman make some great cables. I have both this one and one other with a lightening connector to usb-c. Both have same solid construction with good materials. Sound quality is excellent. My only complaint would be that they are a little short. They would be perfect if they were 2cm longer. They work perfectly with both my phones and my laptops.

I bought this cable to connect my iPhone 13 Pro Max to my Hidiz S9 Pro dac/amp dongle. This cable set up with this dongle really works great. I usually use my KZ ZAX with okscs upgraded headphone cable with a 2.5mm balanced connection. Really excellent sound with a lot of detail and decent soundstage. This set up also does not impact any of the frequencies as they all sound very well represented with tight lows but still able to bring the thunder, mids that are clear and detailed with good imaging and sense of space and highs very clear without being harsh or fatiguing. The GU Craftsman OTG cable makes solid connections at both ends and looks and feels sturdy and made of quality materials. I have been using this for some months now without issue. I would recommend this if you are in the market for something like this to connect your iPhone or iPad with a lightning connector.

Not the greatest DAC but the price is right and the feel is 5 star. You will want to use this.

Replaced stock cable for Audioengine DAC, works well, is more flexible and appears to reduce internal breakage issue with stock cable, also IMHO sounds better, noticed a small improvement in clarity and definition. Would recommend.

In short: Cables from GUCraftsman caused a LOT(!) of aggravation because of their "hidden" failures! ALL USB-C connectors from this seller ARE GARBAGE – they DO NOT WORK as expected!!! A bit more details/explanations: Purchased GUCraftsman’s “USB-C to Lightning” short cable first (to connect my previous iPhone to brand new external hi-end DAC/Amp (came with USB-C to USB-C short connecting cable only - no Lightening) for Hi-Rez music over to wired $600 IEM earphones). From day one I experienced disconnects, while playing music and accidentally touching that short cable, or when sliding that DAC/iPhone “sandwich” into my jacket pocket stopped the music... The USB-C port on that DAC had some slight wiggle to it and I blamed that device’s connector/port itself. Replaced that DAC/Amp ($650) – same issue... Made my peace with this inconvenience – I thought it is a design flow/defect on all those DACs and simply had to always be super careful, while holding that iPhone/DAC “sandwich” to avoid the interruptions (felt like it disconnects for a moment and I had to click “Play” again). Recently I’ve upgraded to iPhone 15 Pro Max (with USB-C port) and had to purchase new variant of the same GUCraftsman’s cable, but now with USB-C at both ends. Purely by accident I’ve noticed that now music stops even when the iPhone end of the cable is slightly touched. I’ve looked for the original short connector cable that came with DAC (came only with USB-C, hence previously I’ve had to purchase “USB-C to Lightning” short connecting cable and then for the new iPhone I’ve got the USB-C to USB-C, because I’ve already got used to that nice looking, soft “woven” cable from GUCraftsman). Wiggling either end now (using original USB-C cable that came with the DAC) doesn’t interrupt the music/connection. Works nice and steady, no more issues! Final verdict – that piece of s#!t GUCraftsman caused me miles of my nerves (convincing hi-end company that their DAC has loose connector/port and replacing that $650 device!!!), besides the annoyance of constant disconnects while on the move. STAY AWAY FROM THIS NICE LOOKING CABLE (and the MOST EXPENSIVE, comparing to ALL others, offered on Amazon) – exterior is a fake – looks hi-end, but works like free junk that comes with cheapest garbage from AliExpress. Looks do not affecting the functionality much. And by actual functionally – IT IS 99.9% GARBAGE!!! And the company is also a CHEATING GARBAGE – apparently ZERO quality assurance – each of 3 USB-C connectors (both cables) failed the same. GUCraftsman is cheating customers out of their money (again, it doesn’t break the bank, but it is still 10 TIMES (!) MORE EXPENSIVE than others – nice profit margin, !!!) Shame on GUCraftsman!!! Another junk from China (but this one is dishonestly overpriced like 10 times, on top of that) – never changes – always a junk – cheap or expensive – same s#it!!! (it upsets much more, if you hoped the high price honestly guaranties verified quality)... Does NOT deserve any “thanks” or my “regards” at the end, Pissed-off Customer

Cable feels great and is flexible, but started to have connection issues with iPhone devices. When I first got the cable it would connect with portable DAC/Amps first try with no issues. After some time it became more difficult to get the connection recognized, which lead to unplugging and replugging in constantly to get connected. Now I can not get the cable to establish a connection at all. I am not sure if is an issue with iPhone devices, but is a bit disappointing considering the price of this cable.

It's a cable after all... But it's very good quality, good connectors, it works perfectly as an interconnect between a DAC dongle and my smartphone.

There are not too many of this type of cable that work for outboard DACs and phones, but this cable provides the most realistic audio of any I have tried (too many to count now). I am an audio recording engineer so I do not just like or dislike how some recording sounds, I engineered the recordings I am using to test this cable, and they all sound spot on. Great cable, wish they made longer versions, even a couple of inches would help, but since it sounds so great, I will use it and be happy!