OK, I've decided on a winner. Unfortunately, it's the USB cable. I say unfortunately because wireless is more convenient so I really wanted it to prevail. Connecting via the USB provided a more open sound stage and more detail. I'd say the improvement is 15% over the toslink option.
New USB and Toslink cables
Hello all.
I just ordered a Wireworld Ultraviolet High Performance USB Cable ($56 with shipping) and a Van Den Hul Optocoupler mk. II toslink cable ($119 with shipping). I should receive later this week or first of next week. Once broken in, I'll write my opinions.
Anyone else have new information to report on these cables?
My rig:
Bel Canto Dac3 dac/pre
Bel Canto S300 mono amps
Magnepan 1.6qr speakers
Apple Ibook.
Kimber Kable Timbre xlr interconnect (amp to dac)
Kimber kable 4vs speaker cable with bananas.
I just ordered a Wireworld Ultraviolet High Performance USB Cable ($56 with shipping) and a Van Den Hul Optocoupler mk. II toslink cable ($119 with shipping). I should receive later this week or first of next week. Once broken in, I'll write my opinions.
Anyone else have new information to report on these cables?
My rig:
Bel Canto Dac3 dac/pre
Bel Canto S300 mono amps
Magnepan 1.6qr speakers
Apple Ibook.
Kimber Kable Timbre xlr interconnect (amp to dac)
Kimber kable 4vs speaker cable with bananas.
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I use the Wireworld Ultraviolet cable in my system. I am very happy with the sound especially for the price. It may be a tad bright in certain systems like mine DAC1/Proac Speakers. I am actually waiting to see what the new Wireworld Starlight 5 cable sounds like. It looks like September will be the release date. Wireworld Starlight 5 |