Holte Ender
09-05-2024, 12:43
roy
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Hello
I am intending to use an Innuos Mini Zen Mk 3 and PSU into a pair of active AVI DM10 stand-mount speakers and I have a number of dilemmas:-
The Ethernet cable to the Innuos is too short and it needs to run through an insulated loft for about 6m. There are inexpensive Chinese-made cables on eBay, but I have only seen reputable names like Supra and Audioquest cables so far that are custom-made to length.
The outputs and inputs on my kit are analogue, coaxial and optical. I have tried my Mogami analogue interconnect, a friend’s QED Reference coaxial lead and a throwaway optical lead so far. The coaxial input is marginally the best sounding on first listening.
The only options for a supplier so far are the Future Shop and av.com, as there are no local dealers near to me in Gloucestershire.
Can anyone recommend a supplier please?
What Ethernet cable is recommended?
Is the QED Reference good enough, or is there a better coaxial cable at the price?
Is it worth getting a high quality optical lead? If so, which one?
My budget is around £100 for each of the cables, as I am not a strong believer in spending any more on snake oil products.
Many thanks for any advice received.
Roy
pfm Member
Today at 10:02 AM
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#1
Hello
I am intending to use an Innuos Mini Zen Mk 3 and PSU into a pair of active AVI DM10 stand-mount speakers and I have a number of dilemmas:-
The Ethernet cable to the Innuos is too short and it needs to run through an insulated loft for about 6m. There are inexpensive Chinese-made cables on eBay, but I have only seen reputable names like Supra and Audioquest cables so far that are custom-made to length.
The outputs and inputs on my kit are analogue, coaxial and optical. I have tried my Mogami analogue interconnect, a friend’s QED Reference coaxial lead and a throwaway optical lead so far. The coaxial input is marginally the best sounding on first listening.
The only options for a supplier so far are the Future Shop and av.com, as there are no local dealers near to me in Gloucestershire.
Can anyone recommend a supplier please?
What Ethernet cable is recommended?
Is the QED Reference good enough, or is there a better coaxial cable at the price?
Is it worth getting a high quality optical lead? If so, which one?
My budget is around £100 for each of the cables, as I am not a strong believer in spending any more on snake oil products.
Many thanks for any advice received.
Roy