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

@whart I also have a ET-3. According to ChatGTP Shanling has their own I²S pin layout while my DAC has the PS Audio pin layout. 
Chat provided the following. (I bought a USB cable from Ghent and am very happy)

 

  • Source Device: Shanling ET-3 with its specific I²S HDMI pinout.
  • Destination Device: DAC adhering to the PS Audio I²S HDMI pinout standard.
  • Required Pin Remapping: As detailed above.
  • Desired Cable Length: Specify the length suitable for your setup.
  • Material Preferences: If you have preferences regarding conductor materials (e.g., OCC silver, tinned copper), mention them.

 

 

Manufacturers such as Audiolund Design, Tubulus Cables, and GHent Audio are known for crafting custom I²S HDMI cables tailored to specific pinout configurations.

@hbarrel- thanks for that. At some point, I may try to directly connect the ET3 to the DAC without the DDC just to hear the difference. 

FWIW Revelation Audio Labs makes custom HDMI cables starting at .65 meters. He can match your equipment pin out configuration, he did it for me. 

I'd never use or purchase any I2S capable component without pin configurable switch. Certainly you can have custom I2S cable manufactured, but that cable will be obsolete with the next I2S component, and things continue to move at a relatively fast rate in streaming audio. Inexcusable that any manufacturer still offering product without pin configurable ability.