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The Furutech 1.2m Digiflux NCF 110 Ohm AES/EBU Digital Interconnect

Douglas Seth Brown — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:43:15 +0000

Sometimes reviewing high-end audio cables can feel like checking-in for an overbooked trans-Atlantic flight and being assigned the middle seat in economy class. Ohhh yeah… that torturous middle seat where you're stuffed in between the adjoining aisle seat and window seat. On your left, there'll assuredly be someone with scorching halitosis whom can't stop droning... Read More »

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Audio Art D-1SE2 and Statement BNC Digital Cables: Absolutely Essential to Achieving Digital Playback Perfection

Tom Gibbs — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:37:18 +0000

I found out I'd be receiving the Gustard X26 Pro DAC and C18 Oven Controlled Constant Temperature Clock (OXCO) units for evaluation in late Spring 2022. But just after receiving the notification email, I realized that I'd need a BNC-type digital cable to connect the C18 Clock to the X26 Pro DAC—and I definitely didn't... Read More »

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New Cables for My Master Clock from Audience

Marshall Nack — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 22:20:15 +0000

Guys who own digital master clocks are very serious about extracting the most from digital sources. If a stock power cord came with the clock, very likely it's still unwrapped in the box, because that would be self-defeating. Audiophiles shooting for the max are OK with substantial outlays for after-market power cords—they've heard the solid... Read More »

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WyWires Diamond and Platinum Cables

Sam Rosen — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:42:34 +0000

Before I start this review I want to make one thing clear, I love WyWires. To be clear the reason I love WyWires is because they have been the only cable brand that I have found that truly enhances my system without any drawbacks. They are not cheap, but the cables act more like components... Read More »

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Wave High Fidelity Storm Reference BNC Cables

Sam Rosen — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:35:32 +0000

Wave Storm Reference BNC Cables and the Chord Dave I have heard many cables I have liked over the years, and have endorsed several of them throughout my time writing for Positive Feedback. However, I would never have called any of them essential. My recommendations were always wrapped within circumstances; if you have a system... Read More »

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STEALTH Ethernet and USB Cables

Marshall Nack — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 21:55:59 +0000

A Google search found the pugilists in their corners sparring over USB and Ethernet cables, just as they do over interconnects and speaker wires. Being very new to the music server scene, I somehow thought things would be different, that maybe we had gotten beyond that. It's irksome to me that so many in the... Read More »

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Synergistic Research SRX Power Cord and Galileo SX Ethernet Cable

Robert S. Youman — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 16:59:43 +0000

I have reviewed almost every Synergistic Research (SR) Power Cord over the last ten years. Each generation made a significant step forward in sound performance. In my opinion, each was a competitive, if not superior option at every price point. My last review included a full loom of the flagship Synergistic Research Galileo SX cable... Read More »

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JIB Boaacoustic Digital Cables

Editors at Positive Feedback — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:19:51 +0000

Wolfgang Kemper, guest contributor from HiFi Statement The Boaacoustic cables' colorful unique design quickly catches your eye. This is an advantage when you want to stand out in the wide selection of cables on the market. Just what qualities are hidden beneath the colorful exteriors? Oh no! No more cables! That was my first reaction as... Read More »

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Clarus Audiophile Collection - Crimson Cables

Pete Davey — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 22:51:40 +0000

I enjoy a good challenge. Whenever a cable review comes my way, I accept wholeheartedly knowing that it will be quite the adventure. I say this because reviewing cables comes with quite the controversy. People seem to have an open mind when it comes to devices with circuitry with respect to a review, maybe because... Read More »

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Lessloss C-MARC Power Cord and C-MARC 75 Ohm S/PDIF Digital Cable

Danny Kaey — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 17:52:38 +0000

The other day a friend of mine with keen ears, though not an audiophile, walked into my living room system and said "Hmmm… you changed something, I am hearing much more bass, more dynamic slam and less sizzle on top." Well then. Me, somewhat stumped as I was scratching my head trying to think of... Read More »

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Mad Scientist Audio's Graphene Products

Will Wright — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 19:31:32 +0000

The wind is in from Africa and last night I couldn't sleep. I laid there instead contemplating the review of the Mad Scientist Audio Flexible Carbon Fiber/Graphene balanced interconnects I was preparing. For those not familiar with Mad Scientist Audio, they came on the scene circa 2013, based out of New Zealand and run by... Read More »

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Synergistic Research Galileo UEF AES/EBU (XLR) Digital Cable

Robert S. Youman — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 19:40:15 +0000

Synergistic Research (SR) is at it again. Like Michael Corleone in Godfather III, "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!" I am always on the lookout for something better. These days, with the quality of product available at all price points, there is a myriad of impressive options out there... Read More »

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Esperanto Audio Black S/PDIF Cable

Michael Zisserson — Fri, 05 May 2017 21:20:14 +0000

Michael Zisserson's review of the Esperanto Audio Black S/PDIF Cable is published with a disclosure. Michael has done some professional work for John Marks in the realm of speaker design, and this should be disclosed so that our readers are aware of this fact. I do not see this to be a conflict of interest,... Read More »

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Audiophile Analog and Digital Quickies

Robert H. Levi — Fri, 05 May 2017 07:08:13 +0000

Stein Music The Perfect Interface, Pi Slip Stein Music's Pi Interface Sheet under your LP and prepare for sonic improvement most every time. Whether you have a mat or bare surface on your turntable, these superbly designed Japanese paper mats are a bell ringer for sure. Comes in two models: the Signature White brings nuance... Read More »

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Triode Wire Labs - Power Cords, Speaker Cable, and AES/EBU Digital Cable

Robert S. Youman — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:37:48 +0000

There is a new player in town... Triode Wire Labs. When Dave Clark extols enthusiastic praise about a particular product line, I sit up and take notice (his review can be found HERE and another by Steve Kozle HERE). After reading his review, I just happened to casually glance at the MSRP's and that greatly inspired me to read... Read More »

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Göbel High-End Lacorde Statement USB, Ethernet, and Digital XLR Cables

Dirk Sommer — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 19:05:17 +0000

I really couldn't resist the splendid speaker and interconnect cables from Göbel Audio. To be on the safe side I therefore listened only briefly to the power cables, but exchanged them before I got used to it. However, the most recent digital cables I cannot hide from you—and really don't want to—despite this being a... Read More »

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The Neoteric Listener…Astell and Kern AKT5p Headphones and the Annalyric PC-1 15 Amp Power Cord and USB-1 Digital Cable

Dean Seislove — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 01:09:05 +0000

Once you know better, who wants to live with worse? PF Editor Dave Clark once described the letdown of listening to speakers from one’s youth and realizing that they don’t measure up as, "Kind of like running into that girl who you thought was so hot back in high school and wondering what the hell... Read More »

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WyWires Platinum Series USB and AES/EBU Digital Cables

Malcolm J. Gomes — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 16:12:51 +0000

If there is one credo that Alex Sventitsky the founder of WyWires Technology goes by, it is that the accurate reproduction of music is a very complex process and so "One size does not fit all!" This dogged determination in pursuing this dogma has helped WyWires differentiate itself from most of the competition and has... Read More »

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When New is Really Great: The Stunning AudioQuest Diamond Ethernet Cables

Andy Schaub — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 01:22:08 +0000

"By the time I got your letter I had lost my mind I was trippin' ‘When you gettin' better?' It's a jagged line Nothin' lasts forever when you travel time I've been sippin' that cool aid of the cosmos" —"The Voyager" by Jenny Lewis I wrote a while back about the AudioQuest Forest Ethernet cables,... Read More »

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