For Gustard R26...which bang for the buck: DDC or LHY OCK clock?

I have been using an Inakustik hdmi cable via i2s from ddc to R26

and it works well...silver plated copper. I also tried a brand new

fiber hdmi cable yesterday but couldn't get a signal???

I am still waiting to try a dh labs hdmi.

any suggestions why the fiber optic hdmi didn't produce a signal?

@peareye @kereru Old thread.  I have a Gustard R26 dac and Gustard U18 ddc.  I read this post and it enticed me to try a LHY ock-2 clock. It won't get to me for several days.

I was wondering what you feel is the best way to connect everything.  Should I connect the LHY to the dac, or to the ddc, or to both?

Did you find a particular brand/type of cable that works well?

I'm streaming with an innuos zen mk3 and going into the U18 via USB. ​​​

@sls883 Both! Both is best for me, after quite a bit of experimentation. Holds true for both PCM NOS and OS modes and DSD equivalents, though effect of externally clocking the R26 is more pronounced when using PCM NOS OFF and DSD Direct OFF i.e. internal oversampling ON.

The Harmonic Technology Digital Copper III is an excellent cable, quite a step up from the Gustard C2 and the cheaper but excellent performing LMR400. Ramble Audio HK has the best pricing and shipping cost globally.

Plus one on the HT cables. Depending on your system you may want to look at their silver cable. Big step up in resolution and transparency. Should be around 150-160 to your door. 

@kereru thank you!

I ordered some cheap cables, but sounds like I'll need better ones. 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C3GDDK5T?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image