I also have a Aurender N20 and Holo May KTE DAC. I am using USB and my treble and resolution is superb. I try AES, but notice no difference between ASB and usb. BTW, I'm using Cardas USB.
Need help with Aurender N20
Please help with a cable recommendation. I added an Aurender N20 that feeds my Holo Audio May DAC. For the most part I'm very pleased with the addition but I feel there is more to be unlocked in the upper frequencies regarding detail and resolution.
I'm running an AES cable to the DAC to take advantage of the superior clock in the streamer. The cable in use is a Clarus Crimson but I'm wondering if there is a better AES cable choice that will be more open and offer more top end detail.
If anyone has experience with different AES cables I'd like to hear your thoughts. The max budget would be $2500. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
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I use a Transparent AES between my Aurrender W23SE and my Audio Research DAC. I have found Transparent to be extremely transparent... moving exactly the signal without allowing interference or tipping tonal balance. Cardas has a slightly warm tone... attenuating the high frequencies a small bit in analog, power cords an digital (I have not tried USB however). |
+1 for Network Acoustic. Thanks @fastfreight …Muon and Kimber Hybrid USB were my top choices when I had USB base setup. Another brand that makes excellent digital cables is Final Touch Audio. I never had a chance to own their USB or AES. I do own a pair of their Ethernet cables…they are the most organic, emotionally engaging, and finely balanced cables I’ve ever experienced (and I’ve tried many Ethernet cables). |
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