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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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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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yes i agree that chris s's cables in its various incarnations are always on the clear/bright/thin side... if your system benefits from that tonality then they are great

otherwise, there are other cables, by wireworld, apogee, and others that have a more balanced top to bottom sound

r-i-p chris sommovigo...

ghdprentice
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OP,

 

That is an RCA….analog connector. Not an Transparent AES.

 

These are current Transparent AES interconnects:

 

 

soix
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I’ve had the Apogee Wyde Eye for a looooong time so I’m thinking it’s time finally upgrade as the rest of my system has improved around it. My interconnects and speaker cables are Acoustic Zen, which I really like for their natural, coherent sound, organic tonality, and excellent 3D imaging/soundstage so a logical place to start looking for me is AZ. It looks like the MC2 gets really good reviews and seems to exhibit the same characteristics as their analog cables. I was thinking if you like your Wireworld interconnects why not start looking there for a digital cable?

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