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Toobs
May 21, 2014, 04:41 PM
Just wondering what you think is the best half meter 75 ohm digital coax cable between $200 and $250. I'm currently using an Illuminati(now distributed by Kimber)d60. I'm considering a Wireworld silver starlight 0.5 meter or maybe another Kimber d60.

Any other suggestions will be greatly appreciated:hi:

NorthStar
May 21, 2014, 04:54 PM
I think KK is the top contender in that price range Bob.

I use some Canare coaxial interconnects with 75 Ω RCA Video plugs (gold turbines). ...Very inexpensive (about $20) and it works! :)
Good for a digital coaxial interconnect audio transfer.

Funny; each cable has its own sig. ...Some with emphasis on the bass, others on the mids, and some on the highs.
System synergy; ...key.

NorthStar
May 21, 2014, 05:00 PM
You never truly know till you try various ones in your own system. And even then some systems won't allow you to hear much differences, and others dramatic!

I guess the more resolute your system is the more you can discern between cables (digital coaxial interconnects included, of course).

Wireworld; I used some, but as analog interconnects, for a more neutral sound.
KK is a more revelator cable, IMO. ...Digitally, and 'analogically'. ...Tighter bass and clearer highs.

I would stick with the KK Illuminati (D-60). ....But what do I know? ...I'm just another Bob. ;)

JJinID
May 21, 2014, 06:45 PM
I'm using a LAT International DI-30 Signature with upgraded Gold Eichmann RCAs. I compared it to a WW Gold Eclipse digital coax cable and found that I liked the sound of my LAT better and sold the Wireworld. It's very reasonably priced plus LAT International just started another 20% off sale for Memorial Day weekend.

highEndguy
May 21, 2014, 07:27 PM
I have some used MIT and Nordost if you are interested

Blue heaven
MIT Magnum

And because I fly next week I can ship it in US

BlueFox
May 21, 2014, 07:37 PM
The Shunyata AES digital is amazing, so I would expect the RCA version to be just as good. Not to mention less expensive than the usual suspects.

NorthStar
May 21, 2014, 07:48 PM
How much more less expensive Bud?

BlueFox
May 21, 2014, 09:25 PM
The TOL digital Anaconda RCA costs $1250 list. Compare that to the top of the line MIT, Siltech, etc.

Sound Cables available from The Cable Company (http://www.thecableco.com/Catalog/Digital-Cables)

NorthStar
May 21, 2014, 09:30 PM
That's what I thought. ...Bob's looking for the best half meter one between $200 and $250 (see original post). :)

Methinks he's still good with KimberKable. ...Illuminati D-60.

Number two: Canare DigiFlex Gold model RCAP003F => Approx. $10.00/0.5 meter ($19.37/3ft). * Could even be number one.

highEndguy
May 22, 2014, 08:46 PM
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NorthStar
May 22, 2014, 10:14 PM
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How much?

highEndguy
May 22, 2014, 10:15 PM
You really want to know? :)

NorthStar
May 22, 2014, 10:16 PM
No, not particularly, but more for Bob, our OP. :)

NorthStar
May 22, 2014, 10:22 PM
I just found out that the Nordost Silver Shadow S/PDIF cable, terminated with RCA plugs is $779.99/2m (MSRP).

I even got the link for a review (Stereophile). ...You want it? :) ...Vol.34 No.8

highEndguy
May 23, 2014, 12:34 PM
Bob,
The one from my pic
is a 10k ODIN 1.25m

NorthStar
May 23, 2014, 12:43 PM
But of course Nelson. :)

Dpod4
May 29, 2014, 12:15 AM
I have tried a couple and keep coming back to the Kimber D60.