PS Audio PWT / PWD digital connection

The coaxial digital connection on the Perfect Waves is via RCA, and BNC is not an option. However if you audition or purchase the pair it is recommended that you evaluate the provided I2S connection using an HDMI cable. It uses independent conductor pairs for the digital data and each of the three clock signals, which none of the other connection types provide. This method is supposed to result in a reduction of jitter and seems to be the preferred connection by most users.

i own the ps audio combo. the hdmi connection with the cable supplied by ps audio is fatiguing. i would not recommend it.

there is no bnc input.

Well, now I'm just confused.

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i have no doubt Mrtennis is in the minority regarding his impressions of the hdmi connection (and the perfect wave combo in general). many/most folks who have tried the I2S/HDMI connection (and commented here and elsewhere) think the hdmi is the best way to hook the PW pair up.

i'll go a step further and say the I2S connection is what enables the pwd/pwt to run with the big dogs. my limited A/B comparisons proved this to be obvious to me at least. did some detailed testing using some nice esoteric gear and found that only with the hdmi line, were the two close. the pwd/pwt makes for a very good digital front end using traditional hook-up options. they become an outstanding digital front end and giant killer (giant peer is more accurate) using a high end hdmi line.

not a tech guy so i have no explanation as to why. the most obvious improvements i found were improved extension up high and down low. more/clearer detail up top. much better 3d imaging/soundstage. midrange smoothness like i've never heard before.

as always....opinions will vary.

cheers
Lev