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In Reply to: RE: Do I Need a Digital Coax Cable? posted by erik on February 08, 2016 at 11:47:40
Ideally you would need 75 ohm cable with BNC connectors to achive true 75 ohm. It doesn't look like either of your components has that option.
Some RCA cables claim to be 75 ohm but even so, your existing RCA outputs and inputs are not likely 75 ohm anyways.
Looks like you have optical options on both. That may be a better route.
Maybe someone else can give a definitive answer. Or maybe you can borrow different cables to try.
Otherwise nothing wrong with what you are using if it sounds good to you.
Cheers!
Jonesy
"I know just enough to get into trouble. But not enough to get out of it."
Follow Ups:
Thanks, Jonesy. You're right, there is no BNC option on them. I called AudioAdvisor, since they carry both products, and asked about coax vs optical. The guy suggested coax. I ordered some coax Audioquest, but am going to try optical too, out of curiosity. Somehow I think my RCA cable will be better than the Audioquest coax.
You very well may prefer the cable you are currently using. Synergy is a funny thing and one never knows what works best until you try it.
Have fun with your cable shoot out!
Keep us posted.
Cheers!
Jonesy
"I know just enough to get into trouble. But not enough to get out of it."
Thanks again, my friend.
I ordered cheap AQ Cinnamon cable, and the one I'm using now is Ecosse Myth/Pro solid core silver cable. Very smooth, but expensive. I just don't want to waste the second one of the pair. Will let you know about my findings.
Why not get a Ecosse digital cable?
I'm using Cinnamon USB and one coaxial between my HDMI de-embedder and dac.
It needs time to break in, when new it sounded like mud compared to my Music Metre Digital Fidelus cable. Now it sounds fine, to me.
So give it some time.
Thanks for the input, Jeff. I was thinking about the Ecosse digital, but just look at the picture, and compare to mine. I think they're pretty much the same.
Well, you said you didn't want to have a single cable left over. I just thought it would solve both issues. Using a cable you like and having the pair for use elsewhere in your system.
They very well may be the same cable.
I would hook up the AQ cable when you get it and run it nonstop for a few days before evaluating it.
Theoretically a digital cable should not make a difference, but I can sure hear a difference. Same with CD transports, I have heard bigger differences changing transports, than I had expected. It just goes to my belief that every detail matters.
Appreciate your thoughts, Jeff.
I know what you meant by suggesting the Ecosse piece, but the cost is a decisive factor :( , and I'm absolutely with you when you said every detail matters.
I like using "silver" in my digital cables.That said,I prefer the "analog" versions for digital transfer.The "digital" cables never sound quite right.
Have been comparing different "silver" cables.Really like the Clear Day RCAs and the Crystal Cables,Silver with gold annealing.Very different presentations.The silver being slightly more "lively",while the gold-annealed has a slightly fuller sound.Both are very good and at times hard to pick my favorite.
Good luck and have fun,if possible.
Tom:cat
Thanks, T-cat.
I agree with you on the silver cable's presentation. As for having fun - this Bluesound streamer is the most fun component I've ever had.
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