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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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sonic_genius
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I would say that the Pure Note is made a well as the NBS. NBS is marked-up dealer and Pure Note is a direct price. So the price calculation may not be relevant.

Is is possible not to hear a difference since both cables are doing their jobs (no jitter). If you can't hear a difference then you just saved some money. :)
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