Cardas Clear Digital SPDIF

I agree Geist’s custom terminated Apogee is a good deal. I’ve had various lengths over the years and still use the BNC version today on my Naim NDX and Bryston BDP streamers. It’s nice that someone is still making them today, however the Cardas Parsec Digital is also reasonably priced and it tastes delicious. Now I’m curious about the Clear AES/EBU.
@mikey8811 please report back!

@dr3 I’ve since replaced my Apogee with an AZ MC2, and it’s at a different level entirely across the board — not even close. It’s a lot more expensive even used but more than well worth it. Here’s an AES/EBU version…

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650037874-acoustic-zen-mc2-reference-digital-aesebu-xlr-balanced-cable/

In my system Cardas clear spdif was a small step up from transparent premium spdif. 

@soix thanks. AZ are certainly well known around here from back in the day.

@spearl8 that’s interesting because I also have the Transparent Premium AES/EBU. Why or how was the Cardas better to your ears?

@dr3 it seemed a little more musical and open. Has that nice Cardas rightness to it.