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MIT Oracle MA Digital AES/EBU

I have been on a digital cable quest for a while now. The cable runs from my Logitech Transporter to Berkeley DAC and I have found through my trials that it is one of the most critical paths. The cables I have tried all sound very different and alter the sound even more than changing interconnects. It was surprising to me as I thought these changes would be subtle. I have tried most of the typical cables discussed (Valhalla, Emotion, Sextet etc) and seem to always return to my MIT Proline Digital Reference (the newer one with the metal connectors). Most of what it does seems right however I find it somewhat slow, dark and muted. I am inclined to try the Oracle but boy is it pricey and I am leery of just how much of that will be corrected. Any owners of this cable out there that may be able to comment on it's general sonic character and even how it compares to the Proline Digital Reference? I have found zero information about it and never seen it discussed...Thanks!!
richard_stacy

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joncourage
185 posts
 
Try the HiDiamond Digital Carbon XLR, it is a stunning cable with no weaknesses I can discern. I am also using a Logitech Transporter, into an Audio Note DAC4.1 LE.

Previously I've used the Marigo Apparition (RCA) and Kubala Sosna Emotion (AES). No comparison, imo.

They also happen to be fairly inexpensive, especially compared to other reputable brands.
joncourage
185 posts
 
Ironically, I'd characterize the HiDiamond as a superb balance between articulate and analog. You might want to see if you can get your hands on one, you may be pleasantly surprised.

I can understand being trepidatious about a product new to north American markets, kind of a shame though.
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