Digital cable recomendations

Sumerian
Sumerian Posts: 490
edited May 2014 in 2 Channel Audio
Ok first of all I am a strong believer of cables make a difference, so please don't derail this thread in to another cable wrestling.



Just to give a perspective , currently my rig is connected through MIT Shotgun S3 RCA's, XLR's and Speakers cables.
Except my surrounds (Douglas Cables).


I would appreciate if you guys can give me some recommendations for Ethernet Cable and USB Cables.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,287
    edited May 2014
    Sumerian wrote: »
    USB Cables.

    Would recommend the Audioquest line of USB's, there is one made for every budget. Main thing is they are well made and built to last.
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
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  • Sumerian
    Sumerian Posts: 490
    edited May 2014
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    Would recommend the Audioquest line of USB's, there is one made for every budget. Main thing is they are well made and built to last.


    Thanks for the reply.

    Carbon seems to be right mix
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited May 2014
    For an Ethernet cable, I highly recommend this one: http://www.acoustic-revive.com/english/pcaudio/lan_cable.html

    The PCOCC used in it solid core and it's the best sounding Ethernet cable I have heard. I have NOT heard all of the Audioquest cables, however.
    Relayer-Big-O-Poster.jpg
    Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
    "I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion." :\
    My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....

    "Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson

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  • Sumerian
    Sumerian Posts: 490
    edited May 2014
    nbrowser wrote: »
    I've heard that Blue Jeans cable does good network cabling, even supply a test result with the Ethernet cables you buy from them showing the performance they offer, worth at least a look in to.

    Very interesting.... for the price quoted I would get it for a A/B comparison with what ever cable I decide to go with.
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  • Sumerian
    Sumerian Posts: 490
    edited May 2014
    headrott wrote: »
    For an Ethernet cable, I highly recommend this one: http://www.acoustic-revive.com/english/pcaudio/lan_cable.html

    The PCOCC used in it solid core and it's the best sounding Ethernet cable I have heard. I have NOT heard all of the Audioquest cables, however.


    I don't option to buy them? am I missing something?
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited May 2014
    I've been eyeing these guys up for awhile now. I like their design strategy & business model plus the great reviews. Not prepared just yet to make a move but down the road I will give them an audition. The digital cable for sure.
    http://darwincables.com/About.html
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited May 2014
    I have a bunch of WireWorld usb cables that I sell, the starlight is the best out there for the money. I used this with the ps audio dac and found it to be one of the best. If you want the cost no object then the Platinum starlight is the best out there.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited May 2014
    Big fan of my Black Cat Veloce SPDIF cable. I run it instead of USB to my DacMagic. I need to try a "better" usb cable as my generic USB cable causes static in my speakers whereas the SPDIF is dead quiet.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited May 2014
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    Would recommend the Audioquest line of USB's, there is one made for every budget. Main thing is they are well made and built to last.

    Ditto
    Dan
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  • polk500
    polk500 Posts: 1,171
    edited May 2014
    I'm using the MIT lighting USB.

    Cheers
    Roger
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited May 2014
    Sumerian wrote: »
    I don't option to buy them? am I missing something?

    Try here:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acoustic-Revive-LAN-1-0PA-1-0m-real-audio-grade-LAN-cable-Brand-New-Limited-Sale-/321385078172?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ad40b1d9c
    Relayer-Big-O-Poster.jpg
    Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
    "I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion." :\
    My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....

    "Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson

    "Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee
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