It’s a decent DAC - not great - but pretty decent. I have an Auralic Aries G2 server going into the DAC built into my NAD M12 DAC/Preamp. I think it really depends on your source and DAC. I generally like the SQ from the TWL cables I have: SPDIF/BNC, RCA ICs, XLR ICs Some manufactures offer a combo SPDIF termination: Like TWLs or Nordost Blue Heaven, they are technically BNC, but they are sold with 2 gold plated adaptors for each end, to connect to digital source or DAC. Then use the BNC connection every time, locked in. On the back of your DAC, you can install a BNC adaptor where your SPDIF input is. I use quotes b/c it is a debatable issue.īNC connections are generally more preferred than the SPDIF connections, since the BNCs lock into place, but the SPDIF RCA connection can come loose. **I would contrast the ST Fiber with an XLR: the XLR is more dynamics from top to bottom, more clear sound from instruments- but this can make the SQ appear to thin b/c instruments and hi/med/low frequencies, in the name of "clarity". the SQ is smooth but still rather punchy. ST Fiber: better than people realize, I use one to connect to my Bel Canto DAC. and Tos can be flat or lively and musical. *Next best is USB or Toslink, depending on the brand of the Tos and the type/brand of digital sources/DACs. * SPDIF, clean with good dynamics and all-around performance. * XLRs tend to have a bit greater dynamics from top to bottom, blacker backgrounds. XLR or SPDIF are generally the best, followed by USB or Toslink. IMO, SPDIF is the most reliable in most situations, out of the 4 (USB, SPDIF, XLR, Tos) from DAC to source.ġ. If you compare AU24SE USB, only compare to an AU24SE SPDIF, and an AU24SE XLR.Ģ. Since cables sound different in different systems based on synergy, I would say:ġ.
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