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HDMI cable to utilize I2s Connection from LAIV uddc to Denafrips Terminator 2

So I’ve decided to test out the LAIV UDDC. I’m doing this to utilize the I2s connection route. Can folks who do this recommend a proper HDMI cable for the connection? Would a standard HDMI cable be sufficient to test the sonic benefits?

 

Thanks for your insights.

toneranger58

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sls883
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https://wyred4sound.com/products/hdmi-pcocc-premium

That's what I use.  I haven't tried any standard hdmi cables. 

sls883
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You want to use the shortest cable possible. Typical hdmi cables might be fairly long.

I'm using a 0.5 meter Wyred for Sound cable that I linked above. It is supposedly designed for I2S and not simply a hdmi cable.  I thought the price was reasonable compared to a lot of other cables. 

sls883
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@soix I did use the Monoprice cable and a DH Labs cable, but not with my current dac. They seemed to work fine. I used a short cable in both cases.

I had forgotten about the short Monoprice cable until you mentioned it. I was thinking of the many longer hdmi cables that I use for computer monitors, etc. 

I’ve never tried swapping them out and doing an a/b comparison.

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