Beware of the cable claiming long burn in period.

The quest of digital cable is over unless I change transport or Dac.

I received 1.5 m shielded Zenwave D4 digital cable on Thursday.

Although, Dave of Zenwave had it cooked before sending it, it has slight harsh edge similar to Blackcat Silverline ii out of box.

But after 20 hours of playing, those harsh edges are gone.

That is kind of normal.

I hate cables in need of long burn in.


I had also compared it with Silnote Morpheus ii cable.

Silnote has also relaxed and refined treble but falls slightly short of Zenwave at transparency and extension to bottom.

Zenwave D4 digital have overall balance of nice details, clean treble, excellent extension to bottom and up.

I paid 700$ for 1.5 m cable.

Those who are serious about digital cable may contact David of Zenwave.

https://zenwaveaudio.com/contact-us/

Choice of cable is dependent on system and personal taste.

So you have to try yourself to find out.


Thomas

I haven't changed my components for 13 years and one, 30 years (SME IV).  I have modified my preamp and amps slightly and installed an SR blue fuse.  I've also had Hallographs for 15+ years and latest Stillpoints for about 7 years.  The SR products and Perfect Path tweaks were added recently.  Only the cabling has been upgraded as I am a beta tester for a manufacturer.  I don't have SOTA equipment, but I have very musical equipment that doesn't need endless upgrading.  I am happy with them.  

@ fleschler

I had not changed any major equipment from 2013 to July 2018 except adding inexpensive music server.

But once I started updating my system, I shall get the sound that I want.

It is close.

Thus I will invite audiophile nearby to listen to my system on 16th Saturday.

After that, I may not touch anything except some inexpensive tube rolling for next 3 years or longer.

Update on Blackcat Silverstar II cable.

After 500 hours, harshness is almost gone.

Compared with 700$ Zenwave D4 digital,  Blackcat Silverstar II cable. is slightly more transparent but Zenwave has more of body and bloom.

Choice of cable is dependent on personal taste and system.

But it is still a pain to go through long burn in time to get the best of cable.

Digital Cables are the easiest to burn in. If you don’t like to burn in cables or equipment then buy used. Enough complaining