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USB, ethernet, optical, coaxial and AES/EBU cables for streaming and digital audio. The connections between computers, servers, streamers and DACs.
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Digital cable, and why it is not only data
A digital cable either delivers the data or it does not, but that is only half the story. Timing errors and electrical noise travel along the cable alongside the signal and arrive at the DAC, where both affect what comes out of the analogue stage. This is why digital cables can sound different from one another despite carrying identical data.
Choose by connection first. USB is the most common link from a computer or streamer to a DAC. Ethernet carries network audio and is the fastest growing area in digital hi-fi. Optical isolates two components electrically, which helps where noise is a problem, but has bandwidth limits at high sample rates. Coaxial S/PDIF generally handles higher rates and keeps a direct electrical connection. AES/EBU on XLR is the professional standard and appears on higher end transports and DACs.
Impedance is not optional on coaxial and AES/EBU, at 75 ohm and 110 ohm respectively, so a standard interconnect is not a substitute even though the plugs fit. Tell us the source, the DAC and the sample rates involved and we will tell you which connection to use.
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£79.16Ex. VATEach cable consists of two sets of two pairs are wrapped together in an "S" configuration with high quality, strong, aluminium/polyester foil tape providing screening for each pair. -
From£141.67Ex. VATThe GT2Pro series is a beautifully engineered and built USB 2.0 cable for enthusiasts with growing music collections on their computer hard drives looking for accurate, high performance sound.
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Ecosse
Ecosse The Executive Digital Coaxial Audio Cable - 0.5mSKU: Ecosse The Executive
(1 reviews)£29.99 £40.00Inc. VAT ✓ Save £10.01'The Executive' low-capacitance digital interconnect faithfully preserves the integrity of the signal, whether soundtrack, music or picture. -
★ AwardFrom£54.17Ex. VATThe Formula 2 is a beautifully engineered and built USB 2.0 cable for enthusiasts with growing music collections on their computer hard drives looking for high-performance sound.
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From£1,145.00Ex. VATThe Diamond comes with 100% Solid Silver. While AES/EBU can be single-ended, balanced, or optical, here we refer to the balanced-digital interconnect. -
SALEAudioQuest
AudioQuest Cinnamon USB Type A to Lightning Cable - Black November DealSKU: AQ Cinnamon USB-Lightning
(1 reviews)From£112.95 £139.95Inc. VAT ✓ Save £27.00AQ’s take-no-prisoners Lightning connector uses an ABS shell, over a solid one-piece die-cast shield, over the properly stress-free internal connections. -
SALEAudioQuest
AudioQuest Vodka Mini Toslink Digital Optical Cable - Special Offer - Black November DealSKU: AQ Vodka Mini Optical
(1 reviews)From£128.29 £182.50Ex. VAT ✓ Save £54.21AudioQuest Vodka Digital Optical cable is constructed with Narrow-Aperture Synthetic Fibers and precision polished fiber ends all contained within a black/blue woven weave jacket. -
SALEFrom£403.33 £522.08Ex. VAT ✓ Save £118.75AudioQuest Digital Coax cables are designed to minimize distortion across an extremely wide bandwidth. For many applications, the speed of digital communication is important. Most visibly, “speed” is about transferring large files as quickly as possible, or carrying enough data for HD video. -
Tellurium Q
Tellurium Q Silver Diamond Waveform hf Digital Coaxial CableSKU: TQ Silver Diamond Digi Coax
(1 reviews)From£1,446.00Inc. VATJust when Tellurium thought the limits were reached - the Silver Diamond went further! -
SALEChord Company
Chord Epic Digital Streaming Tuned ARAY Ethernet CableSKU: Chord Epic Ethernet
(1 reviews)From£540.00 £600.00Ex. VAT ✓ Save £60.00The Epic Digital Streaming cable uses a multiple twisted pair conductors and Tuned ARAY conductor geometry, developed specifically for high frequency digital signals. -
SALEChord Company
Chord Signature Super ARAY Digital Streaming Ethernet CableSKU: Chord Signature Ethernet
(1 reviews)From£1,080.00 £1,200.00Ex. VAT ✓ Save £120.00A Chord Company Super ARAY interconnect for use with high performance audio streamers. This Chord Super ARAY cable is assembled using a combination of precision machine preparation and meticulous hand assembly. -
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Nordost Blue Heaven Type A to Type B USB Cable - Special OfferSKU: Blue Heaven USB Type B
(1 reviews)From£274.99 £345.83Ex. VAT ✓ Save £70.84The Blue Heaven USB 2.0 data cable sets a new technological and performance standard when it comes to computer audio.
Note: Lengths longer than 1m will usually be shipped within 7-10 days.
