Comments on Profile Post by Merrick

Now switched out the PYST cables for the BJC interconnects. Can't hear any significant difference. Cables are definitely well made though. Might keep the PYST in the headphone setup and use the BJC exclusively in my speaker rig.

I've been thinking of getting the coaxial BJC for connecting my CD player to the Modi Multibit. Wonder how much difference it'll yield over my monoprice one.

Is this the one you bought? BJC Coaxial Digital Audio Cable, 3 foot, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00287BNKE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wcW9xb62FBYC3

@Pyruvate That's the one! I had no idea they sold through Amazon as well. I went through their site.

The quality of the cable is nice but I suspect the big advantage is the guaranteed 75 Ohms.

Sweet. Guaranteed 75 ohm? Do the other "75 ohm" coaxial cables fall short of their claims?

The cable I had didn't specify its Ohms, so I have no idea what it was set to.

Technically an RCA-terminated coax cable cannot be "guaranteed" 75-ohm, but it can get very close: http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/75ohmrca.htm

I use the same Blue Jeans digital coax, but got a 1.5m length due to audiophool nervosa: http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue14/spdif.htm

Blue Jeans' ethernet cables are also great because they test each one to the CAT spec you order. Given Blue Jeans' price and quality, I see no reason to get any cable they offer from Monoprice instead.

I use all BJC in my playback and transfer setups and they have served me extremely well. Solid engineering, great shielding, clearly available specs, expertly assembled, fair prices. And their articles taught me a lot.