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Pure Note Paragon AES/ebu vs NBS Master AES/ebu

I have a CEC TL51x transport and a Wadia 12 DAC. Normally I use a Pure Note Paragon AES/ebu cable, but I now have NBS Master AES/ebu to try out. The NBS is new about 3 times more expenisve I think.
But so far I haven't heard any differences. I do believe cables can make a diference but I have never been really convinced digital cables make a difference.

So I am deaf that I cannot hear any difference, is the rest of my system not good enough? Rotel RC980bx pre, Rotel RC1070 power, Impulse Aria SE speakers, Wireworld atlantis 5 speaker cabel.

This evening I will do so more listening. If I still don't hear any difference I will bring the NBS back to the shop. They ask €300,- for the NBS.

Hopefully I will upgrade my Rotel pre/power soon with a Symphonic Line La Scala intergrated amp. If the shop still has the NBS by then maybe I will try it again.
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mu6
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Hi,

NBS is well regarded about their digital cables and power cords. They lower the noise floor which results in blaccker background and more dynamics. If you do not hear the difference there is probably a weaker link in the system. Try first their power cords on the DAC for instance.

Good luck.
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