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Message started by Showme on 01/03/19 at 20:12:33

Title: Digital Optical cable
Post by Showme on 01/03/19 at 20:12:33

Is there a significant difference in a cheap optical cable (in this case Rocketfish) and a more considerably more expensive one. I'm guessing so since lots of expensive I/C's are sold. If so any suggestion on what is good?

Title: Re: Digital Optical cable
Post by Lon on 01/03/19 at 20:39:09

I have found differences in optical cables and the one I liked most doesn't cost insane money. . . . it's glass strands rather than fiber optic and really gives a clear, dynamic, neutral tonal balance presentation:

http://www.lifatec.com/toslink2.html

Title: Re: Digital Optical cable
Post by jslateiv on 01/03/19 at 21:00:14

I have heard great things about the Lifatec that Lon mentions and I trust his ear and recommendations. I personally use a Sys Concepts glass cable,.. http://www.sysconcept.ca/product_info.php?products_id=364&osCsid=nfmb11mdt79ts97v483ijf2hk5 Very similar to the Lifatec. Both very highly regarded on the PSA forum. and better yet both pretty inexpensive compared to the 'Audiophile' competition!

Title: Re: Digital Optical cable
Post by jslateiv on 01/03/19 at 21:03:06

I should also add that when I replaced my cheap plastic Toslink cable with the Sys Concept cable, the improvement was subtle but noticeable. Definitely provided a lot more air (3D space) around the upper harmonics/freq's within the soundstage. ymmv

Title: Re: Digital Optical cable
Post by Showme on 01/03/19 at 21:31:57

Thanks, I figured I could better. I had come across mention of the cable Lon recommended. Also a glass cable from DH Labs, their Silver Sonic Glassmaster. Found a mint used one of those for $115. I definitely upgrade based on these recommendations.

Title: Re: Digital Optical cable
Post by pursuitofnow on 01/04/19 at 00:41:08

I use the Wireworld SuperNova 7 and found it to sound noticeably better than the cheapo I was using previously. Smoother highs, more spatial cues, and mid bass improved.

Title: Re: Digital Optical cable
Post by Melvin on 01/04/19 at 11:53:18

Another recommendation for Lifatec .. great cables at a fair price. They can also pass a 24/192 signal without issue if high-res means something to you.