Looking for HDMI I2S Cable Recommendation [Short Cable - 0.5 meters]


To connect Denafrips Venus 15 to network streamer transport. Some flexibility is desired. Would you go pure copper or pure silver? Any experience with AVPLAY HD-300? Want to keep cost [new or used ok] under $300. Thanks for input.

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I can recommend the AVPlay HD-300 which I use between Gaia and Terminator Plus. It beat out the Tubulus Concentus V2 in direct comparison. Tubulus Concentus V2 was a bit sharp and bright in my system even after 200 hours. The AVPlay HD-300 is clear with body, texture and 3 dimensional soundstage. 

Wireworld makes 0.6 meter high end HDMI cables, the Platinum Starlight top of the line one is $800 MSRP, the next step down model is silver clad pure copper for $250 MSRP for 0.6 meter...

Well, Audiolund Design certainly gets the prize for beefiest i2s cables.  Lots of options as well.  Nice website with plenty of information.

https://audiolund.com/product-tag/hdmi-i2s-cable/

Thank you all. I decided to try the Ricable Supreme Mk II from Italy - 2 day shipment from Italy arriving today! Only $103 and that includes express shipment from Italy. This is a current OCC model - on their website they have some discontinued models for half price. When I wrote to them to ask some questions, I got a response the next day. I place a lot of emphasis on customer responsiveness and support. Thanks all again.

I went with Tubulus I2s between Jays Audio Transport and Terminator  Dac

Very pleased with the results