Prefer to keep to digital only because I apply room correction in the receiver so if I can avoid any extra A to D conversions in the chain.  I think I will lean towards the CCA, thanks.

Thanks for the input, is that on digital signal path for both?     As well, On a 7.1 reciever, does the CC2 open up a full 7.1 PCM stream or does it switch to stereo PCM as needed?

I am trying to decide between Chromecast 2 and Chromecast Audio for my application.  I have a Pioneer Elite reciever /w HDMI I want to use to play music on speakers.  Currently using an aptX bluetooth unit via digital coax.  Is there any likely sound quality difference between CCA on optical...

My opinion is not valid because I don't have hundreds of dollars sunk into parts that, in my experience, make so significant difference to the sound?  I've got nothing against listening subjectively, I pick all my other parts based on sound not specs.   Yes I do legitimately do believe...

It would depend on the application.  For a headphone recable, depending on the length the 26 AWG may add a small amount of extra resistance.  For say an RCA connection we are talking line level with high input impedance so resistance is not much of an issue here.   Big Poppa, My comment...

Quote: What exactly about the silver impedes the low end dynamics?  Does this mean that in a silver-plated copper the bass frequencies will propogate through the copper core while the mids and highs stick to the silver coating?

I think there are a couple reasons silver cables sound better to some listeners, both are mental:   1) The (true) fact that silver has a lower resistance.  This idea promotes the idea of a conductor that is faster, more revealing (even if electrically it doesn't have this effect).  Not to...

  Guitar patch cable:  Neutrik 1/4" TS connectors, Canare GS6 cable and some heatshrink

I am about to build a guitar patch cable.  I've got plenty of experience with cables but had one particular question.  It uses a 1/4" TS connector (I'm using Neutrik connectors on Canare GS6 cable) and will naturally see pretty hard use compared to my hi-fi cables.  I'm debating whether to apply...

Since you are looking at recabling, stay away from Techflex covering for your cable. Use nylon or nothing at all. Techflex is very microphonic and every movement or drag of the cable may transmit noise into your ears.   A smaller starquad type cable is probably your best bet. The trickier...

No luck fixing that photo I posted on the last page. Even with my new iron and Panavise I just don't have the finesse to pull this off, I accidentally pushed one of the caps out of place. Anyone willing to take a look at it for me?

I accidentally pulled the DAC connections out from an imod'ed Gen4 while changing the battery. Can someone advise me where to reconnect them? The pads didn't seem to rip off with it so I hope I can fix it.

I'm confused by something: Quote: Originally Posted by Tangent's Website IL, IR, IG: Signal input, if you’re using the ALPS RK27 or Panasonic EVJ pots. Left, right, and ground, respectively. IL2, IR2, IG2: Same as above, but only for the ALPS RK097 pot. But when I look at...

I just jumpered R11s, no difference. I can faintly hear the signal only at max volume and the noise is much louder than the signal.