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Offline Nick B

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Re: about breaking in my Antelope Zodiac dac
« Reply #60 on: December 22, 2015, 09:06:49 PM »
http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649242312-audio-sensibility-statement-se-silver-spdif-bncbnc-digital-interconnect-cable-15-m/

Is this the cable here?

Why.....yes it is! I would be ordering the 1 meter. I am interested primarily because it is highly recommended by Greg at MG Audio and I have a hunch it will be very, very good. He commented on my MIT loaner and he is spot on with his description/analysis

This is advertised in 1.5 mtr. Get it in that length if you can. Ask for the RCA over too.


Yes, Steve at AS wants it to be 1.5 m so I'd be able to return it and it'll be rca's on both ends
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Re: about breaking in my Antelope Zodiac dac
« Reply #61 on: December 22, 2015, 09:10:24 PM »
You can send a Paypal from your credit card, just change the funding source. You don't have to have cash in paypal to send money.

Sending small items by post should be able to avoid doodie fees. Good idea!

I have a Black Cat Veloce SPDIF cable you can try for a short audition  Nick. RCA/BNC. Probably not as good as the cables you're trying, but not too bad.

Thanks for the info, Rich. Wasn't aware of that. I hear the Black Cat is pretty good, but I need rca's on both ends and don't have an adapter
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Re: about breaking in my Antelope Zodiac dac
« Reply #62 on: December 23, 2015, 05:33:47 AM »
I have adapters on both ends, so BNC or RCA OK.

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Re: about breaking in my Antelope Zodiac dac
« Reply #63 on: December 23, 2015, 09:22:45 AM »
I have adapters on both ends, so BNC or RCA OK.

RCA on both ends. PM sent
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Re: about breaking in my Antelope Zodiac dac
« Reply #64 on: December 23, 2015, 09:39:34 AM »
http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649242312-audio-sensibility-statement-se-silver-spdif-bncbnc-digital-interconnect-cable-15-m/

Is this the cable here?

Why.....yes it is! I would be ordering the 1 meter. I am interested primarily because it is highly recommended by Greg at MG Audio and I have a hunch it will be very, very good. He commented on my MIT loaner and he is spot on with his description/analysis

This is advertised in 1.5 mtr. Get it in that length if you can. Ask for the RCA over too.


Yes, Steve at AS wants it to be 1.5 m so I'd be able to return it and it'll be rca's on both ends

Have you figured out how you are going to handle this?
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Re: about breaking in my Antelope Zodiac dac
« Reply #65 on: December 25, 2015, 01:04:31 PM »
Werd, you are wanting to try both the Ed Smith and the Audio Sensibilty cables?? Are you on the east or west side of Canada?
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Re: about breaking in my Antelope Zodiac dac
« Reply #66 on: December 25, 2015, 01:30:13 PM »
Werd, you are wanting to try both the Ed Smith and the Audio Sensibilty cables?? Are you on the east or west side of Canada?

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Re: about breaking in my Antelope Zodiac dac
« Reply #67 on: December 25, 2015, 01:37:41 PM »
Werd, you are wanting to try both the Ed Smith and the Audio Sensibilty cables?? Are you on the east or west side of Canada?

Western Canada

Saskatoon Sk

Ok I'll keep ya posted
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Re: about breaking in my Antelope Zodiac dac
« Reply #68 on: December 25, 2015, 01:39:21 PM »
Awesome.
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Re: about breaking in my Antelope Zodiac dac
« Reply #69 on: December 25, 2015, 01:41:18 PM »
Nick what are you using right now?  You want me to send you the Atlas  right now?
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Re: about breaking in my Antelope Zodiac dac
« Reply #70 on: December 25, 2015, 03:21:33 PM »
Nick what are you using right now?  You want me to send you the Atlas  right now?

Well, tomorrow I'm mailing the $$ for the Audio Sensabilty cable in Toronto and then that needs to break in. Let me get it and break it in a little, otherwise I'll tie up your cable too long. Am sending you a PM with my address and phone.
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Re: about breaking in my Antelope Zodiac dac
« Reply #71 on: December 29, 2015, 11:26:51 AM »
  Werd you are in Bigfoot territory.

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Re: about breaking in my Antelope Zodiac dac
« Reply #72 on: January 10, 2016, 10:15:07 AM »
Well, I received the Audio Sensabilty digital cable yesterday and it is outstanding, just as MG Audio said it would be. In very technical terms, I would describe this cable as "spooky good" ha ha 😀 😀It resolves much better than the MIT digital plus that a Las Vegas Audio Club member kindly lent me. More detail does not mean etched, irritating, nasty etc. This cable presents this extra detail in a relaxed, wondrous way. As I listen, I am so pleasantly surprised that there is so much more info on these discs than I thought. This digital cable makes everything sound so less digital. The cable is silver plated copper and I'm presuming the shielding is excellent in very much reducing the noise and allowing the detail to be presented.

I have already sent a complimeary email to Steve Huang at AS and I only had 12 hours on the cable. Another great thing about this cable is that it's priced in Canadian dollars and the exchange rate is great. I got a meter for less than $200.  Werd, you are going to love this cable. I'm looking forward to listening to your Atlas Mavros, so pls send it when you get a chance!

I've asked Steve a few questions about his cables and I'll report back when I get his response. Take a look at www.audiosensability.com  I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
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Re: about breaking in my Antelope Zodiac dac
« Reply #73 on: January 10, 2016, 11:09:57 AM »
Ok i will get it out this week  :thumb:. Now i want to hear yours now for sure.
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Re: about breaking in my Antelope Zodiac dac
« Reply #74 on: January 10, 2016, 12:59:26 PM »
  Werd you are in Bigfoot territory.

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