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What AES/EBU cable are you using, and why?
I've ordered a Berkeley USB converter that will arrive within a week or so. I have been researching these cables to find something high quality at a [relatively] reasonable price, which means something $1K or less for me. I'm interested in hearing from others that have gone through the same process. What did you try and why did you choose what you did?
I will be auditioning Wireworld Gold and Platinum AES/EBU at 0.5 and 1.5 lengths (I would be particularly interested in hearing from those who compared either of these cables to others), and probably the Straightwire combo that Berkeley has tacitly recommended.
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Anthony Last edited by asindc; 07-21-2013 at 05:11 PM. |
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I've heard about Kimber Orchid. There are plenty of reviews out there. However, I've never had any experience with them. By the way, the Orchids are also listed in Stereophiles Most Recommended Products:
www.stereophile.com/content/2013-recommended-components-cables ...under Digital Data Interconnects. Last edited by thesaint519; 07-21-2013 at 09:23 PM. |
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For my two channel between the BDP1 and BDA2 I have a $750 Shunyata Ztron Python AES. In the surround sound system, I have a $100 Bryston AES. Bryston provides a pair of these so I guess it really is a $50 cable. One day I need to swap it with the Ztron cable for an A/B comparison.
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I used Transparent Reference < bass bass bass and power
Later I replaced it with Oyaide FTVS-910, less bass weight but from mid up, much more clarity And delicacy. Toga |
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Thanks, all. Anyone else?
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Anthony |
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Ivan FLORIDA MX136, MC1.2KW(10) MC2KW(2), MCD1100, MS750(2) MVP881, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, HT-2 SUBS(2) HT3F(2) WS350(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) XCS350(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" MOTORIZED SCREEN, CINEMA-TECH SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: ACCUPHASE A300 AMPS, C3900 PRE-AMP, DP1000 CD/SACD TRANSPORT, DC1000 DIGITAL PROCESSOR, DG-68 DIGITAL EQUALIZER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, PS1230 POWER SUPPLY, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, WW PLATINUM CABLES CAPE COD MX150, MC501(2) MC1.2KW(10) MC2301(2) MR88, MVP881, MCD1100, MDA1000, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, ESOTERIC K-01X 30th ANNIVERSARY (BLACK) SACD/CD PLAYER, G02-X CLOCK, HT3F(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(4) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) KALEIDESCAPE STRATO & TERRA SERVERS 80-TB, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" SCREEN, SONUS FABER STRADIVARI, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, FORTRESS SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Analog Rig: CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION WOOD, UNIVERSAL ARM w/ Da VINCI' CART, 2nd UNIVERSAL ARM w/ GOLDFINGER STATEMENT CART, HRS-MXR REFERENCE RACK-GLOSS BLACK w/ M3X SHELVES, AESTHETIX RHEA SIG PHONO-PRE, BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: BURMESTER 911MK3 AMP(3), 088 PRE-AMP, 089 CD PLAYER, 100 PHONO PRE-AMP, 948 POWER CONDITIONER, ACCUPHASE DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, AVID ACUTUS REFERENCE SP TT, GRAHAM PHANTOM II SUPREME ARM, BENZ MICRO LP-S CART, GRANDIOSO P1X/D1X STACK, G1X RUBIDIUM MASTER CLOCK, N05 NETWORK PLAYER, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, SONUS FABER AIDA SPEAKERS, JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(2) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) WW PLATINUM CABLES Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES Esoteric/Bryston System: ESOTERIC C02-X PRE-AMP, P-02X TRANSPORT, D02-X DAC, G02-X CLOCK, BRYSTON 28B3 CUBED MONOBLOCK AMPS(4), BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2(2) EVEREST 8000 POWER CONDITIONER(2) ALTAIRA CG & SG HUBS, AMR-DP777-SE DAC, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, QUADRASPIRE RACK, WW PLATINUM CABLES Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES |
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Audience Au24 SE.
Very natural sounding. Outstanding build quality and customer service. If your DAC has a BNC spdif input, suggest you also give that a listen. |
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Like BlueFox, I'm going to be using the Shunyata Z-Python for my Byrston BDP-2. Should be in tomorrow. I will post comments as they break in.
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I had a Silver Starlight 7 with BNC connectors, which are not compatible with my new Meitner DAC. I liked the Silver Starlight, so I just ordered a Platinum Starlight AES/EBU from Ivan. Hopefully I like it even more.
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Probably some time next week. I just ordered the BADA USB converter on Friday so it most likely won't get here before the cables do. I'm hoping that the converter arrives by Friday because I have a couple of buddies coming into to town and we will be attending the DC Audio Show this weekend.
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