Importance of quality of coax cable feeding a DIP
Auxinput, After researching, it seemed like the Bnc cable was the best, and that aes/ebu would not provide as optimal sound. As an example, http://www.jeffchan.com/audio/consumer-daif.html |
Here's another interesting read about connectors for 75 ohm cable. http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/75ohmrca.htm IMHO, the difference you heard between the two cables was greatly affected by the connectors and the length of the cable. A digital coax should be very short or at least 1.5 meters in length. There are numerous discussions about the length issue. I have actually done a comparison between two identical digital coax cables with one being a meter and the other being 2 meters. The difference in sound was basically the same as the difference you described. |
@audiolover718 - That's really interesting, thanks. I'm currently running a Blue Jean Beldon 1694A for my digital coax. I'm really curious how the Beldon would compare to the D-750. The Beldon is basic typical RG6 solid-core copper coax. Nothing special, but it is designed for RF. Would you consider trying out the Beldon? Alternatively, I'm interested in this D-750 now. Did you get your D-750 used somewhere? |
I got my 1.5 meter brand new, from a fellow that bought it an never used it, hence he didn't need it. I took it off his hands for 100.00. I think new, with bnc it's about 190. I am still in my honeymoon phase with the dh labs. I'm loving it. It may very well be the bnc connection that makes all the difference. I don't know. Apparently, according to dh labs, their conductor goes through a very strict annealing process, which polishes down the conductor to be extremely smooth, greatly reducing the peaks and valleys in the silver plate. It's been playing all day and sounds better today than yesterday. I also got to listen to a pair of golden ears triton one speakers today at the dealer I just found. Mama Mia. I'm in love!!! |
