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aes / ebu digital cable choices

Seeking opinions on aes-ebu digital cable choices for my system which is Wadia 8 transport to Electrocompaniet ECD-1 dac. Pre / Pwr is Mcintosh ss to Vandersteens. Currently using DH Labs D-110 which I like,but think I can do better. Definitely don't want a bright or forward type sound. Currently considering:
Kimber Orchid
Audioquest Falcon
Wireworld Gold Starlight 5

I haven't heard any of these, but would like to hear from those who have experience with them. Also is length a major concern?
                                                                            Thanks,
                                                                               Den
                                                                             
denman
jfeldt
16 posts
 
I'm using a Cardas Neutral Reference AES/EBU.  It is more laid back than the Mogami that I also have.  I like it better than the Stereovox XV-2 SPDIF that it replaced but I haven't done many AES/EBU comparisons.
rodman99999
6,156 posts
 
I owned two Kimber Orchids, some years back.   The .5M was unlistenable, I suppose because of digital reflection.  The 1.5M was wonderful.  If I ever need another AES/EBU, I'll be looking for another 1.5M Orchid.   
denman OP
112 posts
 
Rodman,
I spoke with Kimber and Wireworld reps regarding ideal cable length and possible data reflections .Both stated it was not an issue.Just buy the length you need. I don't what you heard.People hear what they hear. Just passing out their comments.
                                  Den
rodman99999
6,156 posts
 
I do know what I heard and that's what I passed on, as requested by the OP.
nglazer
846 posts
 
After the Nordost Odin which I currently use, the best I have encountered was the Stealth Sextet, and I have heard many digital cables with balanced terminations. The Nordost Valhalla and Kharma Grand ref, though polar opposites (no pun intended) also are very good.
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