AES Cables: Kubala, Stealth, PAD, etc..experiences


For use between transport and DAC, which AES cables do people prefer and why? I've heard great things about people's experiences who moved to Stealth, Kubala (have a new ELATION AES), PAD, Synergistic, Harmonic Tech, etc...and would like to collect as much feedback as possible as I evaluate potential 'next moves'....thanks!
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I've owned the Marigo Apparition, Kubala Sosna Emotion, Ilumminati, a few others. I had a friend's PAD in my system for a shootout. I now have a HiDiamond Digital Carbon.

The order I'd put them in, from least liked to best, in my system:

Kimber, PAD, Kubala, Marigo. I kept the Marigo in my system for a few years. Great cable in every way. I recently found the HiDiamond and it's what will stay in my system, you can see my opinion on that cable in other threads.

Have always wanted to try the Varidig Sextet.
Thank you Jon...I'll look up your feedback on the other threads and also check out info on those cables!
Hey Zephyr24069,

Take a look at my review here on the GON on the Stealth Varidig Sextet for details why I have not yet found a better sounding digital cable for my system. Of the cables that you mentioned, I have heard all of them except the PAD and still found the Sextet to out perform them. I'm still kinda amazed why people love the Kubala wires so much, I find them euphonic, not accurate in my experience.
Thanks Teajay....I will check out the review. Have you had a chance to check out the new Elation AES cable that is now available according to K-S? Thanks again!