The Firemine is breaking in and it is highly recomended. The cable changed everything for the better. I use it between my Pioneer Dv-333 and a Audio Note Dac-1.1x (1x oversamling dac). My system is Melos gear and speakers are North Creek. Speaker wires are a kit made from 99.999% silver and interconnects are Cardas and Distec. If you are on a less then $80.00 budget for a digital cable buy the Firemine!