Suggestions for a good I2s cable $300-$400 range?


I need an I2s cable to go between my Dinafrips Hermes and Venus II DAC. Some cables I am looking at are:

DH Labs Silversonic 2.1

Purist Audio Design Diamond

Magic HDMI from Harmonic Technology.

I have also heard of the Tubulus Agrentus I2s, but it seems a bit pricey to me @ $539. Is it worth it?

 

Has anyone used any of these or can make another recommendation in my range? I want to stay away from anything that is on the bright side soundwise, but detailed is preferred.

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Since they are both Denafrips you should be able to use any HDMI or RJ45 (ethernet) cable that hasn’t been altered because the connections will be the same.

Even a cheapo you use with your DVD player.

It only becomes an I2s cable when the wires have been swapped around.

A high end I2S cable won't make a difference in sound output, but make you feel better.

A "high end" I2S cable won't make a difference in sound output, but make you feel better.

@sfseay sfseay  and I guess you feel impelled to give this advice no matter what? does that make you feel better as well?

Have used several HDMI between my Iris and Terminator.  There is a difference.

Using an AQ Thunder 48K now.  Had an AQ Coffee and a Sommer cable.  The Sommer was better and much less expensive.

I have a Denafrips Gaia and Terminator Plus. I decided to order the Tubulus Argentus cable, but while I was waiting for it, I bought a $12 HDMI cable from Amazon to try out. Switching from AES3 or SPDIF to i2s connection was a pretty significant improvement. I found the improvement from the cheap HDMI cable to the Tubulus Argentus to be much more subtle. Yes, there was a minor improvement, but not a lot. 

I saw a Youtube review today for Ricable I2S.

An Italian company.

Might try one.

Thompson 251:

I have a Denafrips Venus II 12th , & a Hermes on the way, How has your experience been with the Tubulus Argentus been like in your system? 

I ended up replacing my Blue Jeans I2S and Audience AU24SX AES/EBU cable with a Tubulus Argentus I2S.

Damn good move. Highly recommended.

Use it between my DDC and Dac; a modded Audio GD DI20-HE and a modded Gustard A22.

Jayto:

Is your terminator analog out connected to a preamplifier, or an integrated amplifier?