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aes / ebu digital cable choices

Seeking opinions on aes-ebu digital cable choices for my system which is Wadia 8 transport to Electrocompaniet ECD-1 dac. Pre / Pwr is Mcintosh ss to Vandersteens. Currently using DH Labs D-110 which I like,but think I can do better. Definitely don't want a bright or forward type sound. Currently considering:
Kimber Orchid
Audioquest Falcon
Wireworld Gold Starlight 5

I haven't heard any of these, but would like to hear from those who have experience with them. Also is length a major concern?
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denman
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folkfreak
1,349 posts
 
Sorry -- should have said I went from AudioQuest Eagle Eye (which was of course 75OHM) to a 110OHM Wild for my transport to upsampler, and from AQ Diamond FireWire to dual AQ Wild AES/EBU from upsampler to DAC. Am now exploring replacing all three AQ Wild AES/EBU with Transparent Ref XL having had great results from the same cable for the three BNC 75OHM clock runs the DCS stack uses (replacing AQ Eagle Eye in this case)
denman OP
112 posts
 
By the lack of  replies, am I to assume no one is using aes / ebu cables as their main digital link? I was really hoping to get some useful information / opinions.
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jfeldt
16 posts
 
I'm using a Cardas Neutral Reference AES/EBU.  It is more laid back than the Mogami that I also have.  I like it better than the Stereovox XV-2 SPDIF that it replaced but I haven't done many AES/EBU comparisons.
rodman99999
6,032 posts
 
I owned two Kimber Orchids, some years back.   The .5M was unlistenable, I suppose because of digital reflection.  The 1.5M was wonderful.  If I ever need another AES/EBU, I'll be looking for another 1.5M Orchid.   
denman OP
112 posts
 
Rodman,
I spoke with Kimber and Wireworld reps regarding ideal cable length and possible data reflections .Both stated it was not an issue.Just buy the length you need. I don't what you heard.People hear what they hear. Just passing out their comments.
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