i2 Digital X-60, digital cable

The Audio Alchemy DST cable I used was an active device, requiring additional AC outlet. I didn't notice difference, but I had device going into DTIv2.0 (anti-jitter) then to DDEv1.1 (DAC). Just put additional BNC-RCA (or RCA-BNC) connector in line. These connectors were very inexpensive. Should be available from just about any electronics specialty outlet.

I am using the I2 Digital. It is the best I have had in my system. Some others that I have tried were Kharma, PS Audio, Illuminations Orchid, Silver Audio, Mapleshade, JPS Labs, LAT, Marigo, Tact & Audit. There is a few others I am sure but obviously, they weren't memorable ones. The designer of the I2, Chris, also had a hit digital cable years ago that was a u shaped tube with connectors on it in the shape of Alladin lamps. I thought that cable was ground-breaking for it's time. Chris also designed the Orchid. He has a good track record with the I2 Digital being his best work to date and what I think could be the very best out there. It doesn't seem to introduce any jitter nasties. Very clean sounding and exceptionally controlled when the music gets loud and complex. I love it. I am using it between a CEC TL1-X transport and alternating between the latest and greatest offerings from Camelot and AudioLogic.

Deano
Are you able to use X-60 BNC connecttion with your gear? The price seems reasonable but I wonder if the RCA connection would also have same excellent results. I have AZ Mc2 currently as my RCA digital cable which in the past has been very competitive, but I see some of same people who originally recommended Mc2 are talking about X-60 cable now.

The X-60 comes with two BNC to RCA adapters included in the purchase price so everybody with RCA digital connectors can use this cable. I can only speculate that terminating the X-60 cable assembly into available RCA connectors comprimise its performance. I was leary of the adapter degrading the sound but my fears were quickly smashed upon listening. It beats everything I have had. Furthermore, I spoke with Jerry Ozment @ AudioLogic to see about having the RCA on his DAC changed to a BNC connector and his advise was not to do it. No sonic advantage would result. Plus it would now limit me to using only BNC configured cables which are few if any...yeah I'm extremely satisfied with the I2 but as I have always said..."Never turn down an audition"...you might learn something.

Lak told me he ordered one of these. I plan to audition it with my Cambridge CDP and in his system.