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What is the best (and safest) way of connecting my PC to my DAC?
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<blockquote data-quote="capetownwatches" data-source="post: 820170" data-attributes="member: 19576"><p>By "standard" I assume you mean something like the 20 ZAR cable supplied with most kit?</p><p>Let's get it clear that I am not a cable maven by any means. I had no problem with the cheap cable that came with my DAC.</p><p>Until I made it a problem, which is what audiophools do...</p><p></p><p>HOWEVER, after spending ZAR 400 on the AQ Pearl I can safely state that I felt happier about things.</p><p>The SQ seemed to just be a tiny bit more "together" and focused, a tad smoother - things flowed better.</p><p></p><p>There is almost no doubt in my mind that this was CLASSIC EXPECTATION BIAS!</p><p></p><p>I like the look of the shiny new cable, I know that it is properly designed and very well made. It does what it is designed to do.</p><p>It HAS to be better than a cheap generic cable...</p><p></p><p>Therefore I feel that I've made a worthwhile purchase, even if I can't say categorically that it sounds different or better.</p><p></p><p>It just gives me the warm and fuzzies, and that is worth every cent of 400 bucks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="capetownwatches, post: 820170, member: 19576"] By "standard" I assume you mean something like the 20 ZAR cable supplied with most kit? Let's get it clear that I am not a cable maven by any means. I had no problem with the cheap cable that came with my DAC. Until I made it a problem, which is what audiophools do... HOWEVER, after spending ZAR 400 on the AQ Pearl I can safely state that I felt happier about things. The SQ seemed to just be a tiny bit more "together" and focused, a tad smoother - things flowed better. There is almost no doubt in my mind that this was CLASSIC EXPECTATION BIAS! I like the look of the shiny new cable, I know that it is properly designed and very well made. It does what it is designed to do. It HAS to be better than a cheap generic cable... Therefore I feel that I've made a worthwhile purchase, even if I can't say categorically that it sounds different or better. It just gives me the warm and fuzzies, and that is worth every cent of 400 bucks. [/QUOTE]
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