[Bosk]

I'm looking to upgrade the cheapy RCA digital cable that's feeding my new DAC60 and have a max budget of US$100.

- Cable must be 1.5 meters.
- Must have high quality RCA connectors. (eg. Eichmann Bullets or better)
- Silver is preferred over copper.
- Solid, durable construction is ESSENTIAL.
- Flexibility is a bonus.

I've used Nordost cables in the past and am a big fan of them, but I'd like some other suggestions instead of going straight for a well-known brand like Nordost or Cardas.

Cheers.

 

[Zorander]

I would recommend Blue Jeans cable. I use them myself and they are a far more superior cable to another similarly-priced coax cable I bought at a local shop.

 

[Bosk]

Cheers Zorander, I'll look into Blue Jeans's range.

 

[Jon L]

Nordost Silver Shadow should go for pretty reasonable money on Agon these days. You really can't do much better.

But for a good cable at "cheap" MSRP, this one seems worth checking out.

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazin...reovox_xv2.htm

BTW, Blue Jeans is good cable, but it's just Belden coax with Canare connectors.

 

[Bosk]

Thanks for your suggestions Jon L, though I'm wondering if the Silver Shadow may be a little over my budget.

I have been eyeing this cable though- Homegrown Veritas as the solid core silver is particularly appealing to me.

I'd still like to hear comments from other Head-Fi'ers, what sorts of digital cables are you guys using?

 

[EdipisReks]

i'm extremely happy with my blue jeans cable.

 

[mrarroyo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdipisReks i'm extremely happy with my blue jeans cable.

I went to their website and found their optical. However I need one end to be mini (for my Micro Dac) so I emailed them. Waiting to see if they have it.

 

[Voodoochile]

I'm using Canare L-5CFB, terminated with their 75 ohm crimp plugs. Works great, and is reasonable. Not a silver conductor, however, if that is a stringent requirement of yours.

It's very similar to the Blue Jeans/Belden, and in fact uses the same type of plug (only it's larger diameter to accomodate the L-5CFB).

 

[fkclo]

Have a look at the newest creation by Stereovox. The new XV2 is very good value, and nick named the "Giant Killer". One of the best value in digital cable.

F. Lo

 

[Asr]

There's also this one, by Signal Cable, and it has the Eichmann plug you want. $99 exactly for 5 feet, and discounted shipping for international too.

http://signalcable.com/silverresolutiondigital.html

I don't own that particular cable but have a few other Signal Cable products, top-notch construction on them. I don't know what the material is called but it's tough, doesn't easily bend. The terminations make a nice "clink" when they hit each other, heh.

 

[Bosk]

Nice find Asr, I'm going to put the Signal Cable Silver Resolution Referance at the top of my list.

Still hoping for some more suggestions before I go ahead and place an order however, particularly from cable owners who have been pleased with the performance of their 'budget' models.

 

[Cronstead]

You might want to check this.
http://www.sonicartaudio.com/pricelist.htm

Never tried them but they are Australian made and within your budget.