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Innuos Pulse Incoming

Im pulling the trigger on an Innous Pulse, upgrade from Bluesound Node 2i (my first and only streamer) which is currently connected to my amp via COAX.  Would like feedback on what is the best way to connect the Pulse to a McIntosh MA8950-  Coax, S/PDIF, USB?  Also, what ethernet cable do you all suggest, what CAT?

Thanks

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bluethinker
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@john1629 - Congrats on the Innuos Pulse. I have an Innuos ZENith mkii I’ve been happy with. Can’t help with question regarding connecting to your McIntosh. For Ethernet, I use the Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy CryoSilver cable. It came highly recommended from a dealer I’ve worked with. 

randymaqp
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I have a slightly different setup (Innuos Pulsar, McIntosh C55) and I’ve been very pleased with the USB connection.  
I’m using an Audioquest Vodka Ethernet cable. Galen Carol has a couple of used ones on his web site at gcaudio.com. 

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oddiofyl
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The 8950 DAC is a really good sounding DAC.   I would try it via Coax and USB and see which you prefer.  With USB the McIntosh DAC uses it's clock , with Coax the Mac uses the source clock.    No right or wrong way,  may or may not be a difference.     Enjoy 

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