I have recently heard definite differences between a 1 meter and 2 meter digital S/PDIF. This includes even a true BNC to BNC cable with proper BNC connection on source and DAC. Using a Nordost Heimdall 2 cable, there was a loss of high frequency response and detail with the shorter 1 meter cable. The 2 meter cable solved this problem as well as some other "not quite right" things with the shorter 1 meter cable.
Digital Coax Cable - Does the Length Make a Difference
Someone (I don't remember who) recently posted something here stating:
"Always get 2 meter length digital cables because I have experienced reflection
problems on short cables, resulting in smeared sound and loss of resolution."
With all due respect to the member that posted this, I'm not trying to start a
controversy, just wondering if others have experienced this.
I will be looking for a Digital Coax cable soon to run from my Node2i to a Dac.
I really only need 1/2 meter. Not sure if a short cable like this is a problem or
just a case of Audio Nervosa.
"Always get 2 meter length digital cables because I have experienced reflection
problems on short cables, resulting in smeared sound and loss of resolution."
With all due respect to the member that posted this, I'm not trying to start a
controversy, just wondering if others have experienced this.
I will be looking for a Digital Coax cable soon to run from my Node2i to a Dac.
I really only need 1/2 meter. Not sure if a short cable like this is a problem or
just a case of Audio Nervosa.