Snake River Audio Boomslang – $595.00/1.37m.High Fidelity Cables Reveal BNC – $399.00/msn.Welcome to the candy shop! There’s something for everyone. Some have mentioned having the upsampling rate at the halfway point trades resolution (and taps) for warmth.If you clip on a few ferrites, connect them at the DAVE’s end.BluDAVE offers a richer sound over the DAVE alone. BNC 3 & 4 seem to sound better when connected to the Blu2.I’ve used different speakers, power cords, DACs, etc to evaluate performance across different systems. The testing for many of these cables was done over a few months on a variety of setups. The results are more predictable than you would think, even across different systems. Once all notes have been written, they’re combined for consistency checking. Luckily I had all the cables on hand for the entire review so swapping in and out was quick and easy. Grouping cables with a similar tone also helped isolate differences. In the end, I just had to put in the listening hours and write down notes. But spending days with a cable helps you get a holistic impression of how a cable sounds over different days, genres, moods, and systems (tempo, pitch, cohesion, extension, etc). Quick back-to-back comparisons seem like the most effective way to outline some of the finer differences between cables (focus, tone, quietness, etc). If I found a group of cables that performed similarly, I’ll grab the cheapest one from that group and move onto other flavors. Given the number of cables on hand, you could imagine the number of comparisons that had to be done. I’ll try to describe them in a way where you could decide for yourself what’s best for your system. Some are going to be grainier but have better tonality while others will be smoother with a more porcelain tone. None of these cables are perfect and they’ll all have tradeoffs. Expensive doesn’t mean it sounds better and I prefer not to know the price ahead of time anyway. I wasn’t aware of the pricing on most of these cables until writing this review. My notes for each cable were written in separate documents over the course of a few months and were joined at the end. These BNC cables were also tested on both Mutec REF10 and SOtM sCLK-OCX10 master clocks (reviews coming). I swapped out power conditioners, DACs, cables, amplifiers, and even speakers.
Well, I went ahead and tested these cables on different systems. Some claim cable reviews are rubbish because they’re system dependent. If a grown-ass adult has the cash to blow on a cable and she feels it gives her an eargasm – your opinion doesn’t matter. As to why someone would spend thousands of dollars on a cable – the “Mind Your Own Business” principle works wonders – both in audio and in life. Doing actual listening, experimenting, and swapping gear around for the sake of curiosity – is something else entirely. Others want measurements to somehow quantify emotional response. I’ve received plenty of hate mail and condescending comments from those who love to speculate. My goal was to also explore more affordable and alternative high-end options.Īs you probably know, I’m not one to shy away from cable reviews: The Nordost Valhalla 2 Reference cable used in the Blu Mk.2 review is $3,299 per meter – and you’ll need two. I would trade transparency, resolution, and soundstage for a more accurate hue and a fuller sound. My personal preference prioritizes timbre accuracy, which I would describe as a rawer and less glamorous sound. I’ve percolated a few cables and came out with an assortment that should cover all palates. I’ve spent the fast few months gathering and experimenting with a large array of digital coaxial cables (more than 25).
I was curious myself – so I went on a mission. With a more affordable M Scaler on the horizon, I hope this survey will help those looking to maximize the performance of their digital playback system. These digital products still sound great with stock cables but, as you’ll see, there are huge gains with a better digital cable. With the release of the Chord Electronics Blu Mk.2 and recently announced Chord Electronics Hugo M Scaler, I’ve gotten many inquiries about the best digital BNC cables to use.
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