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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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From£166.67Ex. VATThe SC-UMM USB 3.0 Active Optical Cable enables high-speed data transfer up to 100 meters. It converts USB 3.0 electrical signals to optical, ensuring fast, stable performance with zero signal loss over long distances. Compatible with all standard USB 3.0 ports. -
From£207.50Ex. VATThe SC-UFM Series USB 3.0 AOC delivers 5Gbps speeds over 50 meters while powering connected devices. It supports USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 conversion, enabling wider compatibility without sacrificing bandwidth.
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Chroma USB brings the rewarding sound quality of the Uni-Path design and Composilex 3 down to a price that is only slightly higher than standard cables. Like all Wireworld USB cables, it also features an isolated noise-absorbing power conductor that improves sonic purity. Chroma 8 far exceeds the official USB 3.0 specifications. These flat cables utilize Wireworld’s exclusive Uni-Path conductor geometry, Composilex 3 insulation and noise-absorbing power conductors to improve the fidelity of music and video. The designs were developed through listening tests that compared prototype cables to virtually loss-free direct connections between components.
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From£595.83Ex. VATThe newest streaming cable from Tellurium Q 'resurrects' previously researched materials and approaches in a new and innovative way. Initial tests of these designs are presenting a more natural sound profile with expanded clarity.
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From£116.67Ex. VATExperience flawless digital audio with the Supra Digital Excalibur RCA cable. Featuring silver-plated OFC conductors, Rhodium-plated connectors, and exact 75-ohm impedance, it delivers superior signal integrity and stunning clarity. Hand-assembled in Sweden for peak performance. -
From£133.33Ex. VATThe Supra Digital Excalibur XLR delivers superior digital audio with silver-plated OFC conductors, true 110-ohm impedance, and Rhodium-plated XLR connectors. Designed to meet AES/EBU standards, it ensures jitter-free transmission and remarkable clarity. Hand-assembled in Sweden for exceptional reliability. -
From£55.83Ex. VATThe Supra DAC-XLR is a 110 Ohm balanced digital interconnect for AES/EBU applications, offering stable, noise-free transmission with precise impedance matching. Perfect for professional audio setups and Hi-Fi systems, it ensures clean, jitter-free performance using patented Supra Swift XLR connectors and advanced shielding. -
£749.17Ex. VATThe SilentPower OMNI USB is a high-performance optical USB isolator delivering pristine, noise-free audio and data. Featuring full optical isolation, Active Noise Cancellation, and battery-powered operation, it eliminates interference for up to 15 hours. With USB 3.2 speeds, 192kHz/24-bit conversion, and an external clock input, it’s perfect for audiophiles and professional audio setups seeking pure, precise, and stable performance. -
iFi Audio
iFi Audio SilentPower OMNI LAN - Optically Isolated Audiophile Network SwitchSKU: P003803
£665.83Ex. VATSilentPower by iFi’s OMNI LAN is an audiophile-grade network switch with triple-stage isolation, optical galvanic protection, and a GMT femto-clock for near-zero jitter. With 10 high-speed ports, clock sync, and a real-time TFT dashboard, it delivers stable, pure, and precise digital audio streaming. -
From£291.67Ex. VATThe Shunyata Research Gamma Series combines single-crystal Ohno copper conductors with PMZ technology and KPIP v2™ conditioning to deliver extraordinary performance. With coherence, tonal purity, and dynamic punch, Gamma cables rival models costing several times more. They balance warmth and natural sound with precision, agility, and timing accuracy, ensuring an immersive listening experience where the music takes center stage. -
From£583.33Ex. VATThe Shunyata Research Theta Series cables deliver extraordinary resolution and clarity through advanced Ohno copper conductors, and PMZ precision shielding. Enhanced with the KPIPv2™ conditioning process and custom-designed connectors, Theta cables provide expansive dynamics, low noise, and a coherent, room-filling soundstage. Designed for both professionals and serious enthusiasts, the Theta Series elevates system performance to levels normally reserved for far more expensive solutions. -
£1,500.00Ex. VATThe Alpha-X digital cable delivers natural, dynamic sound by eliminating jitter, noise, and distortion that limit digital systems. Featuring TAPc technology, KPIP v2™ processing, PMZ precision, CMode filtration, and aerospace-grade fluorocarbon dielectrics, Alpha-X provides lifelike depth, clarity, and timing that rivals the finest analog sources. Perfect for audiophiles who demand peak performance.
