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AudioQuest carbon HDMI Cable AudioQuest Carbon HDMI I2S CABLE FOR DAC OR AV RECEIVER 1MExcellent cable for I2S connection into your dac.One of the best I2S cables I have tried. Significate improvement over generic HDMI cable. Pick up Revesby or can post Condition: Excellent Payment Method: Paypal (pay as friends), EFT, Cash on Pickup Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By Hung02 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $100 Date: March 31Mar 31
AudioQuest’s Carbon digital cable sits in the upper tier of the line, so a clean used one can be a sensible buy if you want a serious SPDIF or USB link without paying new-retail money. At A$100, this asking price is a strong deal against your recent AUD comps: it sits well below the A$139 25th percentile and far under the A$178 median, so it’s priced like an easy yes rather than a gamble.
The appeal here is straightforward: Carbon is well regarded for solid build quality, low-noise performance, and the sort of consistent, “sort the digital chain and leave it alone” reliability people want from a good digital cable. In excellent condition, the upside is getting a premium AudioQuest piece at bargain-level money; just make sure the exact connector type and length suit your setup, since that matters more than with many analog cables.
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Founded in 1980 by Bill Low in Irvine, California, AudioQuest traces its roots to 1978, when Low, a hi-fi store manager and avid enthusiast, began crafting superior audio cables to overcome the signal degradation he observed in existing products. Dissatisfied with subpar materials and construction, he prioritized advanced conductors like 6N copper, innovative insulation, and precise geometries, quickly earning acclaim after demos at events like the 1979 Summer CES. This passion-driven origin propelled AudioQuest from a cable innovator—first U.S. company to advance signal transmission in 1985—to a global force in high-performance audio.
While renowned for its expansive lineup of analog, digital, and AC power cables, including HDMI for video, AudioQuest has broadened into USB DACs and headphone amps, highlighted by the multi-award-winning DragonFly series launched in 2012. The brand also offers Niagara and PowerQuest power conditioners, alongside custom-install solutions, all engineered to maximize system fidelity without venturing into amplifiers, speakers, or turntables.
AudioQuest commands a premium position in the high-end market, supplying thousands of specialist retailers across 60 countries as the dominant cable provider for discerning audiophiles. Its relentless innovation, from conductor purity to dielectric design, delivers tangible performance gains, cementing a reputation for value and musicality that serious hi-fi buyers trust.
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