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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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SALEWireworld
Wireworld Chroma 8 Digital Audio Cable - Special Offer - Black November DealSKU: Chroma 8 Digital
(1 reviews)From£33.29 £41.62Ex. VAT ✓ Save £8.33The superior quality of Wireworld’s exclusive Gold-Tube™ RCA plugs and parallel oxygen-free copper conductors in the patented DNA Helix design, enable Chroma 8 to outperform conventional coaxial cables that sell for far more. Available in either RCA to RCA termination, or BNC to BNC. -
From£369.96Ex. VATBreakthrough sound quality made Platinum Starlight USB cables an industry benchmark for a decade. Platinum Starlight 8 continues that tradition with solid silver conductors, elegant carbon fiber plugs, exclusive Uni-Path geometry and ultra-quiet Composilex 3 insulation.
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Atlas Cables
Atlas Hyper Metik 3.5mm to Achromatic RCA S/PDIF Digital Audio Cable - Black November DealSKU: Hyper Metik Achromatic Digital
(1 reviews)From£112.46 £140.42Ex. VAT ✓ Save £27.96The Hyper Metik features four central multi-core conductors made up of two identical pairs of OFC (Oxygen Free Copper) wires within a single-shielded outer cover (rather than separate cables for left & right channels).
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From£23.33Ex. VATADOT's fibre-optic cable features a fibre of just 3mm, designed to eliminate noise in data transfer. NOTE: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS AN ETHERNET CABLE ONLY. -
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Shunyata Research Delta v2 USB Type A to USB Type B Cable - 1.5m - Special Offer - Black November DealSKU: Delta USB
(1 reviews)£438.29 £625.00Ex. VAT ✓ Save £186.71The Delta USB cable by Shunyata Research is their entry-level USB offering featuring silver-plated copper braided shields to withstand RFI and EMI as well as their proprietary ArNi® silver-plated OF copper conductors. All Shunyata Research cables undergo their Kinetic Phase Inversion which means that their cables do not require lengthy burn-ins- they are ready to perform to reference level straight out of the box. -
£180.00Inc. VATOrganic-Yellow Jitters offer a wide variety of benefits for audio enthusiasts. With its accurate timing, wider sound stage, and greater audio presence, this Organic-Yellow Jitters provide an enhanced audio experience. Listeners can enjoy a full and immersive sound that is tailored to their preferences. The improved presence of sound will give users a greater sense of clarity and vibrancy typically found in high-end audio products. Finally, the clear detail in high frequencies help all of the intricate details of the music to be heard, resulting in an overall richer sound experience.
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£260.00Inc. VATThe Violet Standard and Lan Jitters aim to transform your music listening with a more detailed, natural sound, employing proprietary techniques for enhanced clarity and depth. Designed for both casual listening and in-depth audio engagement, they promise to reveal the subtleties in music, offering a warmer, immersive experience that evolves with burn-in time, ideal for any audiophile's collection.
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£340.00Inc. VATOrganic-Violet Jitters provide users with revolutionary audio positioning in their sound stage, allowing them to experience an incredibly accurate soundscape. These jitters help to create a truly immersive listening experience by providing clear background details and nuances that were previously unheard. With this, users can truly appreciate the full range of sounds in their favourite songs, making them feel as if they are right there in the production studio alongside the artists. The Organic-Violet Jitters can enhance the listening experiences for people of all ages, giving them a greater connection with the work of the musicians and sound engineers.
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£199.00Ex. VATWith its integrated circuits, the USB3C10 cable can measure, analyse, and adjust data and video signals to support up to 10Gbps of data bandwidth. This means that you can transmit video resolutions of up to 4K, allowing for crystal-clear image and video quality. In addition, the data transfer rates of up to 10Gbps ensure lightning-fast data transfer, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
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£291.67Ex. VATThe Shunyata Research Gamma AES/EBU Digital Audio Cable, crafted with advanced technologies like single-crystal Ohno copper and Fluorocarbon Dielectrics, promises unparalleled signal transmission accuracy and crystal-clear transient detail, delivering a coherent sound characterised by perfect balance and explosive dynamics. Enhanced by Shunyata's proprietary KPIP v2™ Processing, these cables offer a lifelike sonic presentation with reduced burn-in time, setting a new standard in cable performance for audio enthusiasts seeking the purest sound reproduction.
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From£425.00Inc. VATThe Shunyata Research Gamma Ethernet Cable offers unparalleled performance through its meticulous construction, featuring single-crystal, continuous cast Ohno copper and exclusive PMZ (Precision Matched Impedance) process, resulting in a coherent, dynamic sound with exceptional clarity and naturalness. Enhanced by Shunyata Research's proprietary Kinetic Phase Inversion Process (KPIP v2™), which refines conductor metals at a molecular level over four days, these cables not only reduce burn-in time but also significantly elevate sonic performance to deliver a relaxed and lifelike presentation, marking a paradigm shift in the cable industry.
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From£500.00Inc. VATThe Shunyata Research Theta Ethernet Cable, featuring advanced Ohno copper conductors and Precision Matched Impedance (PMZ) process, delivers exceptional signal resolution and accuracy at a reasonable price point. Enhanced by Shunyata's proprietary Kinetic Phase Inversion Process (KPIPv2TM), the cable offers relaxed, life-like sound with explosive dynamics and pitch-perfect frequency extension, making it a standout performer even when compared to more expensive options.
