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11-18-2008, 05:01 PM
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Good, cheap digital coax cable?
I just purchased a Yulong DAH1 Mark DAC and realized that I now need a good digital coax cable (even more $$$...sigh.....). Can someone recommend a good digital coax cable that isn't going to set me back TOO much?
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11-18-2008, 05:17 PM
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I have some monoprice cables that work very well
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11-18-2008, 06:05 PM
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Thanks, thats' a good suggestion. I actually have some HDMI cables from there. I've heard that the Blue Jeans cables are good too. I was thinking of ordering one of those. A 4 foot digital coax from them goes for about $17 plus shipping....not bad at all.
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11-18-2008, 07:15 PM
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Monoprice, Blue Jeans, Signal Cable, DH Labs D-75. Even Belkin PureAV digital coax isn't that bad if u need something quick and locally.
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11-18-2008, 08:55 PM
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I vote blue jeans, I've been using them for a long time and love them.
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11-18-2008, 11:56 PM
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Thanks guys. I'm leaning towards Blue Jeans. The Yulong DAH1 probably won't be here for a week, so I have to wait for it to arrive. I'm going to order a cable from Blue Jeans tonight.
Have you guys really noticed any difference in sound quality among different brands of coax?
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11-19-2008, 12:36 AM
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Pick up a Zu Firemine off ebay. I got mine for $16 shipped.
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11-20-2008, 04:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jsplice
Have you guys really noticed any difference in sound quality among different brands of coax?
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Yes, but it depends on the gear involved. I've had Bluejeans type Belden coax before and preferred Stereovox or ART U-Byte for more focus to the sound and better bass.
You might also want to look at DH Labs D-75 and Supra Trico as midpriced options.
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11-20-2008, 05:54 AM
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Monoprice, Fast and cheap just like my first wife!
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11-20-2008, 06:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jsplice
I just purchased a Yulong DAH1 Mark DAC and realized that I now need a good digital coax cable (even more $$$...sigh.....). Can someone recommend a good digital coax cable that isn't going to set me back TOO much?
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rg6. its what spdif was DESIGNED FOR.
you need no more fanciness than that, I assure you. 75ohm cable. PERIOD.
enjoy 
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11-20-2008, 12:57 PM
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Blue jeans or QED SR75 are good specs and cheap
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11-21-2008, 12:36 AM
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My Blue Jeans cable is supposed to be delivered on Tuesday. Not sure about the dac though. I ordered the Yulong from Wang on ebay, and it was shipped via some "EMS" company.....who knows.
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