richard,
I don't have any experience using Cardas cable; others have told me that they sound "dark", but that is second hand. I know the designer at Focus is a big fan of the upper AudioQuest cables. Of course, personal opinion will play a big part in this.
Assuming prices are the same in Canada, you can see the Audience price-list here:
http://www.audience-av.com/cableprices.htm
Regarding digital cables, the best advice I can give is to find one that is (1) true 75ohms, and (2) between 1.5m and 2m. Personally, I use an Acoustic Zen Silver Byte with great results (disclaimer: I am also an AZ dealer). Regarding the length of the cable, check out this article:
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue14/spdif.htm
Hope this helps!
Phil
I don't have any experience using Cardas cable; others have told me that they sound "dark", but that is second hand. I know the designer at Focus is a big fan of the upper AudioQuest cables. Of course, personal opinion will play a big part in this.
Assuming prices are the same in Canada, you can see the Audience price-list here:
http://www.audience-av.com/cableprices.htm
Regarding digital cables, the best advice I can give is to find one that is (1) true 75ohms, and (2) between 1.5m and 2m. Personally, I use an Acoustic Zen Silver Byte with great results (disclaimer: I am also an AZ dealer). Regarding the length of the cable, check out this article:
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue14/spdif.htm
Hope this helps!
Phil