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Why do digital coax cables matter?

Could somebody please explain this to me? Why does a $100 dollar cable sound better than a $50 cable. Why is silver coax better than copper coax? Why do the quality of connectors matter in the digital realm?

I'm currently needing a cable for a Stello U3. Some people claim that are no discernible differences out there b/t different levels of coax cables. They say the only things that matter are impedance,cable length, and adequate shielding.
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rja
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The conclusion from my previous post, it pays to experiment with different digital cables. They don't have to be uber bucks some just sound "better" than others..
PS: I've never used RCA terminated digital cables only balanced, BNC and glass ATT.
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Two things that I have learned through experience with many digital cables over the years.
1. Digital cables can and do sound different from each other. Or put another way, some sound better some worse.
2. A $200 cable may or may not sound better than a $100 cable. I have owned digital cables that retailed from $86 to $3600. I'm currently using a $200 digital cable that I'm very happy with.
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