For my Berkeley Alpha DAC, which I mostly use direct-to-amp, the manufacturer recommends AES on XLR over S/PDIF on BNC. For Berkeley Audio Designs, the crucial difference seems to be the fact that the voltage output of the AES standard (5 Vrms) is ten times that of the S/PDIF standard (0.5 Vrms) and this yields, or can yield, superior performance. . .
Any comments on AES/EBU XLR digital cable VS. BNC Cable
I am currently using the Snake River Audio Boomslang AES/EBU XLR digital cable and an Audience USB cable from my Aurender N10 music Server to my SimAudio DAC. Most of my listening is done using the AES/EBU cable since it sounds slightly better.
I am considering the BNC cable if it offers an improved sound quality.
Has anyone compared the AES/EBU XLR digital cable VS. BNC Cable and have a recommendation? Or, comments? Thanks.