Cables Insights
5 June 2020
In order to assess a high-end digital cable, one needs to refer to a standard. But what defines the baseline? And how do USB and Ethernet cables compare to the traditional S/PDIF and AES/EBU cables?
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26 January 2014
A bi-amping experiment using Apogee Divas
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25 January 2014
Opinions differ and even manufacturers can't agree on which is the best method
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30 July 2011
A Straight Wire With Gain
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Barb wire, hearing your wallet, all interlinks sound the same and the best amp is a straight wire with gain. Here are some musings on these subjects.
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31 March 2011
Are shorter signal paths better by definition?
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20 February 2011
A cable's sleeve has a huge influence on its sound. What's more: adding another layer around an already insulated cable still has a large effect!
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10 May 2010
Just like the old analog versus digital matter or Mac versus PC, Balanced versus Unbalanced and/or XLR versus cinch connections is a discussion in which many people seem to have a definite point of view
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29 November 2009
Power cables can have a significant influence on the perceived sound of your system. But did you know that the phase and position in the extensionblock also matters?
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20 October 2009
AWG to mm2 Conversion
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For European people, AWG sizes can be very confusing, so here's a handy conversion table
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26 July 2009
This cable is easier to terminate than Cardas Golden Reference, but it's still no standard job
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2 April 2009
Do digital cables really make a difference in sound? And if so, what are the differences?
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29 January 2009
Schuko Connector Standards
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Worldwide applications of powerconnectors and more info about the Schuko connector.
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29 January 2009
IEC Connector Standards
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We all use connectors that adhere to this standard on a daily basis, but what do the type numbers stand for?
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2 January 2009
Cable Length
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Best use a short lead? Or rather a minimum of 1,5 meters? Opinions divert.
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30 July 2008
Cable Connections: use end sleeves or tinning?
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