@uberwaltz
All I am saying is that differences in cables can also be caused by equipment. You seem to agree.
All I am saying is that differences in cables can also be caused by equipment. You seem to agree.
Digital coax cable, real world experiences?
@ uberwaltz, Agree, not all S/PDIF coax cables sound alike. Here is a quote from almarg for a few possible reasons why. almarghttps://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/dac-drops-out-when-furnace-starts-or-stops-help As almarg said in his post there are factors that can influence how an S/PDIF coax cable will preform when connected between a digital source an a DAC. I would add, The coax cable itself. How well is it sheilded? Is the center conductor copper, silver plated copper, or whatever else? Is the center conductor solid core wire or stranded wire? What is the quality of the RCA connectors? How are they connected to the coax cable? I have a Tributaries older series 9 that is 2 meters long I bought a few years ago from a friend of mine that owned a B&M store. (Nice thing about having a friend owning the store you can borrow demo equipment and cables and buy equipment and cables at cost.) The Tributaries digital coax cables are pretty good especially at their retail price. Even better at dealer’s cost. I was told Tributaries were non directional. From my personal experience S/PDIF coax cables with a solid core center conductor with RCA ends are directional. One reason for the why is how the RCA ends are soldered on the ends of the coax cable. Just a heavier amount of solder applied to one end can make the difference. I think it also has something to do with directionality of solid core wire/conductor of the coax cable. At any rate flip the digital coax cable end for end and see if you can hear a slight difference in SQ. One way will sound better to your ears than the other. Jim |