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Which HDMI cable for I2S?

I'm currently using an inexpensive 12 inch long Monoprice cable to connect my dac to a Gustard U18 interface. Honestly, it sounds quite good.

I don't want to buy a pricey cable, but maybe something by DH Labs, etc. 

There are some deals on older cables that meet HDMI 1.3, 1.4, or 2.0 standards. I know these standards are for video. Would all of them work for I2S digital audio? Would the higher standard HDMI 2.1 be better? 

sls883
sls883 OP
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@curiousjim

Upscale Audio gives a pretty good description of the cable construction. It appears to be a great value. 

 

sls883 OP
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@kingbr

I'm currently using an Air Matrix between my dac and preamp. Also between my SACD player and preamp.  I think it's a great cable. 

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lrlacosse
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I use AFTERDARK. BLACK MAGIC MKII CARBON FIBER SHIELDING (CFS) I2S HDMI CABLE between my DAC and transport.  Designed specifically for digital audio.  Hand made in Asia somewhere.  I think it sounds better than an off the shelf do everything HDMI cable but my experience is limited. About $230.00 USD.

Lawrence From MI

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audioman58
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I have used the Wireworld $250  hdmi cable , the pin out seems to match the  upsamplers I have used , your equipment may have a protocol to do to match 

the audio signal also ,like Denafrips  .

larryincmh
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I switched out my HDMI cables to SVS branded cables a couple of months ago and felt there was a slight difference in my video clarity.  Well made and nice looking products. They now make interconnects and speaker cable as well.  

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