More on Digital Cables?

There's a mind boggling array of cables for you to audition. One recommendation, if at all possible, try before you buy. Take your time, relax, have some fun and avoid frustration.

My personal choice for great performance below $100 is Auricle Audio Design from Audiogon member, Joemazzaglia.
It's amazing how much information is actually on a CD when you hear it transmitted through this IC.
Has never been the limiting step in any digital equipment chain where I have tested it. And, giveaway price never hurts.
Rja is also completely correct about boggling of the mind in his post above, although when price is very modest for a time-tested recommended item would not be greatly concerned about possible buyer's remorse.

You don't mention which Atlas cable you have, but if it's the Compass, how about moving up to the Opus?

yes it is the compass that I have - good affordable cable. Have never tried anything different so no idea how the opus compares to other cables. I don't have access to other cables so might be purchase one, compare, and sell if it isn't an upgrade from the compass. Using Zu cabling (interconnects and speaker cable) that has replaced audio note and vh audio cables.

I also run Joemazzaglia's cable...very good in my opinion..and a good guy to work with.