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Moderately priced power and optilink cables?

I just ordered a Denafris Pontus 2 DAC, which doesn't come with a power cable, and I'll need a short optilink cable to connect to a particular input. I have zero experience with either of these. I'm using mid-level audioquest connectors for a 6k system (MF amp, ATC speakers)

I'm looking at a Pangea Audio AC-14 power cable and an Audioquest Forest optilink? Is this a sensible plan? Any suggestions in the $40 to $100 range?

Thanks.

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jjss49
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the choices you mentioned are ok

affordable ac power cables are plentiful just pick one...

for toslink digital cable it is best to get a real glass one... check out lifatec or at a minimum this...

https://www.amazon.com/Ft-Toslink-Glass-Digital-Audio/dp/B001D1A8KM/ref=asc_df_B001D1A8KM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309750549985&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10184849932087130400&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032105&hvtargid=pla-645909028450&psc=1

ericsch
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For power cables, Cullen are quite affordable.

 

tweak1
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I used Toslink for a few years because my then Pioneer PD 65 player/transport only had toslink out. When I upgraded my transport it offered both Toslink and Coax. So I started with my Toslink, but I got curious about Coax and bought a Pangea Premier XL: NIGHT AND DAY DIFFERENCE

hth

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m669326 OP
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Thanks, all. I’ve gone ahead and made my choice after I contacted the manufacturer of the new equipment coming and his ideas about what complementary moderately priced cables would be matched mind.

williewonka
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@m669326 - Take a look at

  • Zavfino power cables
    • Power Cables - ZavfinoUSA
      • their OCC cables provide great dynmic performance and clarity
      • but their entry level stuff is very good also
      • Take a look at this link for what other members think about them
  • DH labs optical cable
    • Polymer Toslink
      • this is the best optical cables I have tried
      • I use a 2m version on my home theatre setup
      • it is very good - especially for the price
    • Glass Toslink
      • this one should be even better, but more expensive

 

Hope that helps - Steve

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