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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
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jafant
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2nd-

Wire World HDMI I2S cable.

 

Happy Listening!

big_greg
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Did you do any a/b comparisons between a cheap cable like the Monoprice and the DH Labs? 

I did not.  It would be easy enough to do though, I have some entry level HDMI cables in the cable closet.

sls883 OP
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@big_greg

I don't have my DH Labs cable, yet.  Apparently, it's direct shipping from DH Labs.  Upscale Audio sent a shipping notice, but they want me to download an app just to get a shipping date.  I'll just wait for it. 

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fthompson251
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@mswale  It is my understanding that I2s should be as short as possible and as close to 1 foot as possible. That will bring prices down. 

kegger5150
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I recently did an A/B test with the Audioquest Firebird, Dragon, and Wireworld Platinum Starlight.  IMO, the Dragon was #1, Platinum Starlight was #2, and Firebird was #3.  I’m purchasing the Platinum Starlight because the cost difference between the two couldn’t justify how closely they sounded.  

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