I've used the direct connector to great effect but I really needed a 90 degree angle version. The swivel type I found didn't work well, maybe the wires were screwed inside. I instead bought A and B usb plugs from Maplin, these are rather expensive at £1.89 each so £3.78 in total. http://www.maplin.co.uk/usb-2.0-plugs-219686
If you can solder then you can lash up something like this high priced alternative to Tim's suggestion.
TT 1 Trans-Fi Salvation with magnetic bearing + Trans-Fi Terminator T3Pro + London Reference
TT 2 Garrard 301 with NWA main bearing + Audiomods Series Six 10.5" + Ortofon 2M Mono SE
Digital Lindemann Bridge + Gustard R26 with LB external clock
Pre and Power Amp EWA M40P + M40A
Bass Amp & DSP Behringer iNuke NU3000DSP x 2
Speakers 1 Bastanis Sagarmatha Duo with twin baffleless 15" bass drivers per side
Speakers 2 MarkaudioSota Viotti Tower