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HDMI I2S cables recommendation

Mar 25, 2025 at 1:40 AM Post #2 of 7
rafalc said:
Hi All,

I just got Pontus 15 DAC, looking for reasonable recommendation for HDMI cable for connecting I2S sources?

Thanks
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AVplay HD-300
I2s cable with single silver wire.
Available on aliexpress.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008003097959.html?

＊Select “HDMI IIS audio”
”Email shop the information of the device to be connected when ordering and shop will send you a cable with the wiring that matches the denafrips DAC”.

I used it on my Pontus 12th with good results.
 
Mar 25, 2025 at 1:55 AM Post #3 of 7
Mar 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM Post #5 of 7
Lots of recommendations for AVPlay HD-300. I did order one from Ali but due to parts shortage, it never shipped. May have to re-order.

Start with a cheap one from Monoprice or Amazon (<$10). See how it sounds. I currently use the DH Labs (.5M). Be mindful with these short cables and their orientation. It can be a pain to route/connect since they are not as flexible.

https://silversonic.com/products/video-cables/hdmi-2-0-silver/

Others:

Tubulus (very expensive)
https://www.tubulus.net/product-category/i2s-cables/

Wyred 4 Sound
https://wyred4sound.com/products/hdmi-pcocc-premium

Ricable Supreme HDMI
https://www.ricable.com/en/prodotto...zPmob7ZWrklOTgClOy_Wy5LfC6tpLbiETURE-WvNRBwGF
 
Mar 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM Post #6 of 7
Grabbed an Audioquest HDMI cable, just to get a decent wire for I2S, and it's worked out pretty great for me so far. Nothing special, just the cheapest one I could find at the length I needed. But all I have to compare it to is a standard Monoprice HDMI cable, which is notably not as clean sounding.
 
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