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SPDIF Digital Cable Recommendations

I am looking for a SPDIF cable to run between a Music server and DAC.  Do you really need a high-end cable in this case?  Currently, I am running a $34  SPDIC cable and the music is actually better than running a higher-end USB cable.  BTW, the DAC is a Lampizator Pacific and the Media Server is from Lucas Audio LDMS.  I definitely like the sound of SPDIF vs USB.

willgolf
willgolf OP
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@jasbirnandra 

Regarding your questions....the biggest SQ improvement in my sound came from when I added the Lucas Audio LDMS.  It was a bigger change than putting 16 Western Electric 300B tubes in my Canary Grand Reference Mono amps.  The WE tubes vs Gold Lion results  were better vocals and bass with the WE's.  

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fuzztone
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lowrider57
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If you have the budget, the High Fidelity CT-2 coax starts at $1150. I find it to present music realistically with a sense of air and a smooth top-end. The next model up is $1500 which wasn't available when I made my purchase.

 

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charles1dad
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I’ve been very happily using the High Fidelity CT-1Ultimate digital cable (Spdif-rca connectors) for the past 6 or 7 years. It is an excellent combination of high resolution performance with a thoroughly organic presentation. Their current cables could be even better but I’m completely happy with mine.

Charles

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