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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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£18.29Ex. VATUsed to convert a USB type C connection in to a USB type A connection.
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From£17.13Ex. VATBlustreamPerformance HDMI cable transmits all video resolutions up to and including 4K.
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QED
QED Performance Active High Speed with Ethernet HDMI Cable - Special OfferSKU: QED Perf Active HDMI
From£104.12 £149.96Ex. VAT ✓ Save £45.83QED is proud to present the new peformance active HDMI cable designed specifically for use at high speed over cable runs up to 15 metres in length. -
£10.79Ex. VATUsed to convert a USB type C connection into a USB type A connection. NOTE: this product comes with no packaging.
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From£365.83Ex. VATThis suite of Ethernet Media Converters by ADOT use fibre-optic components to simplify isolation for your hifi system. The MC01 kit features the Media Converter, two SFP's, a 1.5m fibre cable and a basic power supply. The MC02 features the same, but with a linear power supply. The MC03 features a superior power supply, custom-built by PLiXiR. This product is designed for use with the Melco S100 or other switches with SFP ports. For use with systems that do not feature SFP connections, you will need to additionally purchase the MC Accessory.
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SALEChord Company
Chord Clearway Digital Coaxial Tuned ARAY Audio Cable - Special Offer - Black November DealSKU: CLE21001
(2 reviews)From£81.62 £116.67Ex. VAT ✓ Save £35.04The Chord Clearway Digital Coaxial Tuned ARAY Audio Cable is a high-performance, hand-built cable designed to deliver precise and dynamic sound quality through its Tuned ARAY coaxial conductor upgrade and 75-ohm silver-plated OFC conductors. It features ChorAlloy™ plated connectors, a PTFE dielectric, and a dual-layer outer jacket for durability and optimal signal transfer, making it ideal for audiophiles seeking clarity and accuracy in their audio experience.
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NEWAtlas Cables
Atlas Element USB Type A to Type Mini B Cable - 5m Ex DemoSKU: Atlas Element Mini USB Ex Demo 5m USB Type A to Mini B
£81.33 £101.67Ex. VAT ✓ Save £20.33Atlas' very well reviewed Element USB, with USB Type A to Mini B connector, typically used with portable headphone amps / DACs. -
£13.03Ex. VATDVI Female to SVGA Male, 24K Gold Plated Contacts, Lifetime Warranty. Next Day Delivery -
£24.96Ex. 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).
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From£12.49Ex. VATThe CYP HDMP is a certified Premium HDMI Cable, fully supporting 4k UHD and HDR (High Dynamic Range) AV content. -
From£2,776.67Ex. VATTellurium Q release their newest range of Statement MkII cables after years of research and developing their technology from the already successsful and award winning MkI Statement range. Tellurium Q have designed and built this new XLR cable to match the performance of the Statement speaker cable. By re-thinking the way they approached the XLR, in terms of its micro-geometry, production process and isolation, this digital interconnect now has the same performance profile as the speaker cable.
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SALE£948.60 £1,054.00Ex. VAT ✓ Save £105.40The compact USB 2.0 LR Sender/Receiver units install in minutes and fully support all USB versions (V1.1 and V2.0), at speeds of up to 480 mbps. Product Code - EXT-USB2.0-LR.
