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Is AES/EBU digital cable/connection all that?

In my current digital front end (transport,dac)I have the option of AES/EBU or regular single ended(RCA)digital coax. The digital cables I own are all single ended(Green Hornet and Illuminations D60 cables).Would it be worth the cost to upgrade to AES/EBU cable? Thanks,gixerman
gixerman
bobgates
535 posts
 
I definately prefer the AES/EBU connection to the single-ended (RCA).
gixerman OP
30 posts
 
I do realize every thing is system dependent and personally dependent upon ones own preference.I would like to know what have you tried. (I mated this with that and I thought) What did you like better than what?And why did you prefer one to the other? Thanks,Gixerman
fatcrider5fbc
21 posts
 
Yes. Surprisingly better.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
i have a cal alpha/delta combination and prefer ever so slightly an rca over a balanced.

i am looking for an original, stiff illuminati singled ended
cable.
mikesinger
572 posts
 
tried it with same cable (longer length though ) in a completely balanced system-pretty much dual differential all through.

the aes/bu was better-more body, better imaging, air etc... i really try to keep the same termination consistant through the digital chain....
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