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Suggestions for a digital cable.

My only experience with digital cables are the ones I own, which I like and most likely will stick with. I have the Illuminations D60 from streamer to DDC and the Orchid XLR from CD transport to DDC. I am in the process of evaluating adding a Mini DSP SHD Studio to the system which will go between the Digital sources and the DDC/DAC combo. I have the choice of SPDIF or AESEBU. I am leaning toward another D 60 here. (Far less money than another ORCHID) and willing to look at used connectors for $400 or less. Anything I should look into that would equal to or better than the D 60 for the price? I have a lot of History the the two I have. Thank you! If this matters as well my analogue cabling is Wireworld Eclipse 8 through out and Silversmith Fidelous speaker cabling.  

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fthompson251 OP
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@soix   Any reason for the 1.5 Meter vs shorter ones? And thank you for the suggestion, I'm aware of this cable but was skeptical vs the D60. It's been around for many years.

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@ghdprentice   Would this one be a good one? 

 

soix
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Any reason for the 1.5 Meter vs shorter ones? And thank you for the suggestion, I'm aware of this cable but was skeptical vs the D60. It's been around for many years.

Yes, it’s a pro cable that has been around for a long time and maybe for good reason?  1.5m is generally accepted to be the best length for a digital cable I think to better avoid reflections from affecting the sound, but I’m sure someone here could give you a better and more in-depth scientific explanation.  The nice thing about the Apogee is that the extra 6” only costs another 5 bucks as opposed to pricier cables.  Give it a shot!  I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. 

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fuzztone
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I think that DH Labs Silversonic AES/EBU is the sweet spot is balanced.

An Audio Envy IC is the most open SPDIF coax that I've ever tried. DO NOT try removal by it's cable.

jetter
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@fthompson251 

Would this one be a good one?

Of course, like everything, you wonder if it is so good why is it for sale?

I have used the Cullen and Signal Cable SPDIF cables and although it is the only Signal Cable I have used really think it brings a lot to the table.

 

 

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