Which HDMI cable for I2S?
I'm currently using an inexpensive 12 inch long Monoprice cable to connect my dac to a Gustard U18 interface. Honestly, it sounds quite good.
I don't want to buy a pricey cable, but maybe something by DH Labs, etc.
There are some deals on older cables that meet HDMI 1.3, 1.4, or 2.0 standards. I know these standards are for video. Would all of them work for I2S digital audio? Would the higher standard HDMI 2.1 be better?
@big_greg Interesting. Thanks for sharing the results of your experiment. I'm still waiting on the DH Labs cable to arrive. I think my system is revealing enough, but it won't surprise me if I don't hear a difference. I'm not one to like something just to validate my purchase. I've got a box full of cables that I purchased and didn't like. |
@soix Are you still using the Monoprice cable? I see that Wyred 4 Sound has their 0.5M cable on sale for $99. I figure it's cheap enough to give it a try. HDMI PCOCC Premium |
@sdc2 The Wyred 4 Sound works well. I'm happy with the sound that I'm getting. I didn't do any a/b comparisons with the DH Labs but I liked the sound quality and I'm using it. I can usually tell immediately if I try a different cable and I don't like it. And that was four months ago and don't exactly recall. I've done some messing with interconnects since then. I haven't been tempted to try an expensive I2s cable, so I can't say if they would be better. |
