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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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£55.00Ex. VATA male to male, 6ft DisplayPort Cable. Suitable for any displays with resolutions up to 2560x1600. -
From£383.33Ex. VATThe Blue Heaven Ethernet Cable is comprised of eight, 24 AWG, polymer insulated, solid core copper conductors, arranged in a twisted pair design. These pairs are individually shielded before the bundle is wrapped in two additional layers of braided shielding.
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AudioQuest
AudioQuest DragonTail USB Adaptor for Android Devices USB-CSKU: DRAGONTAILUSBC
(17 reviews)£21.62Ex. VATThe DragonTail USB adaptor activates USB Host Mode on most Android devices, allowing the devices to transmit USB digital audio to an outboard digital-to-analog converter (DAC). -
SALEShunyata
Shunyata Research Venom-X USB Type A to USB Type B Cable - 1.5m - Black November DealSKU: Venom-X USB
£350.79 £500.00Ex. VAT ✓ Save £149.21The Venom-X USB cable from Shunyata Research offers great value, featuring much of the technology of the Delta cable at a lower price. Rather than generic connectors, the Venom-X comes with custom-built connectors created by Shunyata themselves, and the Precision Matched Impedance construction means a reliable and smooth transfer of signal. All Shunyata Research cables benefit from their Kinetic Phase Inversion Processing, which they consider to be superior to the regular burn-in process.
Please note: additional lengths are available as special-order ONLY, at £40 per additional 0.25m. Please contact us for more information.
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£207.50Ex. VATThis suite of Ethernet Media Converters by ADOT use fibre-optic components to simplify isolation for your hifi system. The MC Accessory kit features an MC01 Converter, a 1m Melco CAT7 ethernet cable, and a DC Power splitter to use your existing MC01/02/03 power supply. The MC Accssory kit, when paired with an MC01/02/03 kit, allows yo uto experience the benefits of fibre-optic connections with non-fibre equipment, such as streamers, switchers, routers etc.
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AudioQuest
AudioQuest HD6 Pearl 18 AWG Bulk Cable for HD Video, RF, & Subwoofer ApplicationsSKU: AQ HD6 Pearl
£13.33Ex. VATThe AudioQuest HD6 Pearl 18 AWG Bulk Cable is designed for superior performance in high-definition video, RF, and subwoofer applications, featuring solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors to minimise distortion and ensure high-quality signal transmission. Its advanced 3-layer shield and careful RF-noise directionality control provide a clean, stable signal by absorbing and reflecting most RF energy, preventing interference for an immersive audio and video experience.
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SALEQED
QED Reference Digital Audio 40 Cable 1m No Packaging - Black November DealSKU: QED Reference Digi 40-1
£71.66 £91.62Ex. VAT ✓ Save £19.97Reference digital audio 40, the new standard for digital coaxial S/PDIF signals. -
NEWBlustream
Blustream HDMIP Performance HDMI Cable - 3m Ex DemoSKU: Blustream HDMIP Ex Demo 3m HDMI to HDMI
£22.58 £28.22Ex. VAT ✓ Save £5.64BlustreamPerformance HDMI cable transmits all video resolutions up to and including 4K. -
£10.21Ex. VATSVGA Female to DVI Male Adapter, 24K Gold Plated Contacts, Lifetime Warranty. Next Day Delivery -
From£23.32Ex. VATEnjoy films or videos in HD and 3D - with billions of colours, soft image transitions and crystal clear sound. -
AudioQuest
AudioQuest DragonTail USB Adaptor for Android Devices USB-MicroSKU: DRAGONTAILAND
(3 reviews)£21.62Ex. VATThe DragonTail USB adaptor activates USB Host Mode on most Android devices, allowing the devices to transmit USB digital audio to an outboard digital-to-analog converter (DAC). -
£29.12Ex. VATA premium quality adapter for connecting HDMI digital input of a projector, LCD or plasma screen to a DVI-D digital video output (from equipment such as DVD Players, Digi-boxes or AV Amps).
