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audioquest vs acoustic zen/kimber digital cable

could you please give me your opinion as to whether an upgrade from an audioquest digital two to either of the AZ mc2 or the kimber d 60 would be appreciable? (The audioquest cable is also known as video two)System includes arcam alpha 8 cd transport connected to proceed avp with marantz ma 500s and mirage OM 6 speakers.....want to upgrade the amps but not enough cash at the moment....would this digital cable make any difference in your opinions..thanks
dtebbutt
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ejlif
1,367 posts
 
I agree I used to own the D60 and sold it after getting the MC2, the D60 had dull flat sound compared to the MC2. I also tried the Nite and didn't feel like it was worth the asking price over the MC2. I did slightly prefer it, just not at 3x the price
dtebbutt OP
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Guys thanks for the comparisons between the pricier cables but could anyone comment on the difference btwn the az/kimber and the audioquest dig 2 as Im really curious how big a difference you guys think may exist in the setup described above (ie worth springing the cash for it) thanks again
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
Actually the Acoustic Zen MC2 isn't a pricey cable, you should be able to snag a one meter fellow for about $160. Sorry, I don't have any experience with the AQ digital cable.
ears
341 posts
 
AQ d2 is what i had before a 500.00 Wireworld digital which was an improvement.
I then tried an AZ mc=2 and could not believe how much difference a digital cable could make.
Soundstaging and a detailed yet sweet sound are the mc-2 signature.

Get the AZ, even at list it is a bargain imho
dtebbutt OP
19 posts
 
thanks very much everyone ..particularly Ears for your experience with the aq ..I am in the process of doing just as you suggest with the az...many thanks
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