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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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SALE£53.33 £67.49Ex. VAT ✓ Save £14.16The display port cable is normally used to connect PCs and notebooks to TFT monitors and flat-screen TVs equipped with corresponding interfaces. 30 Years Warranty. -
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Kordz
Kordz PRSv3 4K UHD 18Gbps Fiber Active Optical HDMI Cable - Black November DealSKU: Kordz PRSv3 Active Optical HDMI Cable
From£216.66 £363.63Ex. VAT ✓ Save £146.98Kordz PRSv3 features a narrow profile full metal die-cast shell assembly behind a unique grip tab HDMI connector for 1kg receptacle retention capacity. -
QED
QED Performance Audio 40i Digital Audio Cable - Custom LengthSKU: Audio 40i Digital Custom
(17 reviews)From£18.75Ex. VATBuilding on the success of the award-winning Performance 40, QED's Performance 40i contains two 99.999% OFC conductors of different diameters to accommodate high-frequency audio components and a foamed polyethylene dielectric. The result is remarkably well-defined sound at a very competitive price.
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From£15.50Ex. VATWith a 48Gbps bandwidth, this HDMI cable supports video resolutions up to 8K, including the latest 4K 120Hz and 8K 60Hz. This ensures that you can enjoy the highest quality visuals without any lag or disruptions.
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SALEAtlas Cables
Atlas Element Toslink Digital Optical Audio Cable - 5m Ex DemoSKU: Atlas Element Optical Ex Demo 5m Toslink to Toslink
£37.33 £46.67Ex. VAT ✓ Save £9.33Atlas' Toslink cables are designed to specifically address these issues, using a high quality PMMA (‘acrylic glass’) light conducting core coupled with precision machined and micro-polished ABS connectors to maximise efficient transfer. Accurate alignment of the cable components and connectors means the cable is optimised for low jitter performance, resulting in a detailed yet smooth sound ideally suited to digital devices.
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NEWAtlas Cables
Atlas Element USB Type A to Type Mini B Cable - 2m Ex DemoSKU: Atlas Element Mini USB Ex Demo 2m USB Type A to Mini B
£45.00 £56.25Ex. VAT ✓ Save £11.25Atlas' very well reviewed Element USB, with USB Type A to Mini B connector, typically used with portable headphone amps / DACs. -
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Supra USB 2.0 Type A to Type B Cable - 8m Ex DemoSKU: Supra USB A-B Ex Demo 8m USB A to USB B
£68.67 £85.83Ex. VAT ✓ Save £17.17Supra's award-winning USB 2.0 Typa A to Type B cable features two twisted pairs- one for data, one for power- and 24K gold-plated terminations to deliver strong signal transfer and clear sound.
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£13.29Ex. VATAudioQuest USB Mini to Micro Adaptor -
£29.12Ex. VATAudioQuest's DVI-In to HDMI-Out Adaptor, 24K Gold Plated Contacts. -
SALE£1,708.00Ex. VATThe DisplayPort fiber optic pigtail module extender with DPCP support extends a DisplayPort up to 1000 feet (300 meters). Product Code - EXT-DP-CP-FM10. -
£8.32Ex. VATThe GooBay DisplayPort to DVI Adaptor, converts your standard DisplayPort (Male) connections into a standard DVI (Female) connections. NOTE: this product comes with no packaging.
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SALEKordz
Kordz PRSv3 Fixed Installation HDMI Cable Series - (HDMI 2.0 & 4K Certified) - Black November DealSKU: Kordz PRSv3 HDMI
From£34.99 £58.67Ex. VAT ✓ Save £23.68Kordz PRSv3 features a narrow profile full metal die-cast shell assembly behind a unique grip tab HDMI connector for 3kg receptacle retention capacity.
