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Stereovox XV2 vs Zu Audio Ash MK II


I'm looking for a digital cable between my Blu-Ray player and Modwright Transporter.

Has anyone compare the Stereovox XV2 to the Zu Audio Ash MK II? I'm familiar with the Stereovox XV2 and think it's one of the best digital cables for the $$ but no experience with the Zu Ash.

The reason I'm interested in the Zu Ash is I'm very happy with my Zu Varial interconnects. It's a great match in my system and best many more expensive cables.

Thanks!
knghifi
knghifi OP
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Rich,

Your post is very informative and interesting ... Thank you.

I had a Benchmark DAC1 (with the PCX XLR mod) but not the Bel Canto ... your analogy is understood :-)

I've decided to go with ASI Liveline. Srajan tells me it's worth a try ... it replaced all the cables in his system ... so far he has not mislead me yet :-) This could POSSIBLY replace all the cables in my system too.
kenk168
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I had the Stereovox XV2 in my system for a while but I sold it and preferred the Acoustic Zen MC2 instead. Better extension from top to bottom. Would not work with a bright system in my experience however. It is lively and sparkling from top to bottom and has more presence in my experience. Not bad for $150 used on Agon.

Kenobi
knghifi OP
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Mooglie, I just discovered Stereovox has a XV2 replacement, the XV Ultra. Since I was happy with the XV2 and familiar with the sound, I plan to try to XV Ultra. As far as ASI Liveline, I'll try their spkr cable.

Kenobi, there are so many cables in the market and system dependencies ... there is only a best cable for ones system.
mooglie
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Let us know how it sounds.
kenk168
175 posts
 
Knghifi

ASI Livelines are the best interconnects I've tried as well and have been a mainstay. Have not gotten around to trying it as a digital cable however but should be interesting.

Please chime in regardign their speaker cables once you have some experience.

Kenobi
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