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In the Thread: DIY NOS twin 1541A DAC
Post Subject: Freaking cables!Posted by N-set on: 11/15/2026
I did not believe SPDIF cable could matter...Using a moment of peace and a chance to listen at high volumes, I changed a supermarket-but-solid-looking SPDIF cable to a DIY based on reputable Mogami 2964. Now we are talking! Straight out of the box, the DAC started to come to life, got some live and sparkle that I was missing, the presentation moved from darker/recessed to more neutral, more details appeared by gently, without the glare. I wish I used that cable when voicing the DAC.
To compare DAC's, I briefly went back to my Sony 557ESD audio output for comparison (very good in its own right!) and what earlier sounded more lively, dynamical and impressive, now sounded vulgar and with a digital glare. Twin 1541A sounds definitely more nuanced and..intelligent (for a lack of a better word). If you have any interesting SPDIF cables to compare, I'm interested! First on my list is Mogami 2497.
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