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Looking for a SPDIF cable from Adiogon

Greetings! I have been using a Kimber DV30 digital cable for a few years and now looking for a definite upgrade. The cable connects my miniDSP SHD DIRAC (love this unit!) to my Gustard X20 DAC (modified by Ric Shultz). The DAC is connected to my Primaluna Dialogue HP Integrated (AWESOME!) via Avanti cables, then to my Martin Logan Summit X speakers via Clear Day cables (double shotgun). I’m very happy with the equipment, but thinking a system of this much investment might need a better digital cable. Am I wrong?

Currently, on Audigon are these cables that I’m considering:
  • Black Cat Digit (not Mk 2) $475
  • Kimber Kable AGDL $399
  • Kimber Kable D60 $260
  • Nordost Silver Shadow BNC/RCA $299
  • Audience AU24 $364
  • Cardas Audio Lightning $300

I can also order an Avanti for $180.

I’m totally new to this and have only had the DV30 in my system for about three years. Any advice or thoughts to help me decide will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
Steve
smills59

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smills59 OP
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Thank you for your comments.  I guess I just don't know what sound I'm missing, so not sure what I'm looking for.  Would love to try a few cables so I better understand the sound differences.  That's why I am looking at used because if I don't hear a difference then I haven't dumped $800 for nothing.  Guess I'm okay dumping up to $400 though, as strange as that sounds.

I hear what you are saying about silver cables.  That's a concern I have too. 
smills59 OP
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I've been reading a lot about the Black Cat Digit 75 cable and it sounds like a very nice cable.  Again, I can't try them out because that is just too expensive and then I have a lot of cables not being used.  I purchased the Primaluna because I wanted the tube sound, especially in the mid-range because I listen to mostly jazz and especially female jazz.  My speaker cables are silver, so I'm thinking I should stick with a copper cable and not silver.  The Black Cat is copper.  

I have the Kimber DV30 so I have a benchmark.  The Black Cat sounds like it will be so much more than the Kimber.  I guess I'll never know until I listen to it.  Hmmm....
smills59 OP
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I had the opportunity to purchase a new Kimber D-60 in RCA at a reduced price.  Just installed it and OMG what a difference.  It's like a veil was lifted and the clarity and sound quality is amazing.  I was reluctant to make this purchase because of some of the comments stating there is no difference in digital cables, but man am I glad I did!  Beautiful sound!  The DV-30 is going up for sale!
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