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Digital Cable Shootout
Cables, cables, cables. We audiophiles love cables! And what could be better than sitting with your fellow members and listening to a number of digital cables and scoring them based on sound quality? Alex Crespi of Uptone Audio will be present to make sure we set up everything right, and to answer all of our streaming questions.
The digital system will be Alex's Uptone Audio EtherRegen switch connected with Ethernet to a Sonore ultraRendu streamer, powered by the Uptone Audio JS-4 linear power supply. Music selections will be via Qobuz. A USB cable will be run to an Esoteric N-05XD DAC which will output analog to the Audiophile Foundation reference audio system in residence at the CHRS. (System and methodology subject to change.)
We will be doing three separate listening tests.
1. Blind testing three Ethernet cables: budget ($), mid ($$), top ($$$).
2. Blind testing three USB cables: budget ($), mid ($$), top ($$$).
3. We will be adding a fiber media converter connection before the EtherReg switch, then blind testing again with it in or out of the system.
A evaluation form will be provided to score each test. We will announce the cables used and share results among ourselves. Let's determine if we can hear any differences and what they may be. This is intended to be an informal and fun exercise, not a scientific effort.
This event is available to members and non-members.
The California Historical Radio Society address will be included in your registration confirmation email.
Carpooling is recommended. To anyone who needs a ride, or who can provide a ride:
1. Members can visit our Event Ridesharing Forum to arrange a ride to the event.
2. Non-members can send an email to contact@audiophilefoundation.org and we will put you in touch with other attendees in your area.
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