ISO quality AES/EBU cable. Or should I consider Toslink.

[Echolane]

I think I have an above average system and I’d like to make it better if I can. I do almost all my listening via streaming and about the only way I can improve it is via cables and power cords. I’ve been reading about AES/EBU cables and quickly came across reviews that insist Jorma digital cables are the best. Lowest price seems to be around $900. Are they worth it? Other options?

I am assuming I shouldn’t consider Toslink due to its limited bandwidth.

The musical chain I’m dealing with is this:
Roon Nucleus > Ethernet > Audio Alchemy DMP-1 > BJC AES/EBU Cable > Berkeley Audio DAC Reference Series 2 > Audiomat Prelude Reference MKII integrated tube amp > Quad ESL-63 Speakers

 

[Kal Rubinson]

I think I have an above average system and I’d like to make it better if I can. I do almost all my listening via streaming and about the only way I can improve it is via cables and power cords.

Unlikely.

 

[Echolane]

Unlikely.

What would you suggest?

 

[Kal Rubinson]

I suggest Blue Jeans or Benchmark AES/EBU cables or others using Mogami or Canare cabling and Neutrik connectors. Save your money and spend it where it will do more good.

 

[Zeotrope]

I think I have an above average system and I’d like to make it better if I can. I do almost all my listening via streaming and about the only way I can improve it is via cables and power cords. I’ve been reading about AES/EBU cables and quickly came across reviews that insist Jorma digital cables are the best. Lowest price seems to be around $900. Are they worth it? Other options?

I am assuming I shouldn’t consider Toslink due to its limited bandwidth.

The musical chain I’m dealing with is this:
Roon Nucleus > Ethernet > Audio Alchemy DMP-1 > BJC AES/EBU Cable > Berkeley Audio DAC Reference Series 2 > Audiomat Prelude Reference MKII integrated tube amp > Quad ESL-63 Speakers

The first thing I would do is remove the Ethernet link and put the Roon core next to your DMP-1. Transferring data over a local network will degrade sound quality. Try it out!