AudioQuest Pearl Digital Optical Cable (0.75 meters)

good quality

Expensive for what they are, but I have bought into Audioquest’s marketing and quality. I use their RCA and HDMI cables as well, all perform excellent with no issues. You may not hear the difference from a cheap cable, but if aesthetics and build quality are important, buy Audioquest. Sound quality for me was improved over the cheap interconnects I was using, the Pearl is the lowest quality level by Audioquest and is much better than standard. The Forest line is an even better cable if you don’t mind spending more. The quality and durability of Audioquest is top notch in my book. Again, expensive, but one usually finds that quality does cost a little more. If you have expensive equipment, why would you connect everything with cheap cables. I follow the 10% rule of thumb...cables and interconnects should cost about 10% of the equipment you are connecting. Auidioquest hits that mark for me with fantastic quality...and selection. If you are a person running $2000 speakers with 16 guage wire from the hardware store, Audioquest is probably not the product line for you...or maybe it is and you didn’t know it.

Ottimo cavetto ottico

This was a great way to switch my CD player to using it as a transport for the better DAC in my Wiim Amp Pro. Highly recommend the Pearl.

Probably one of the most important things about an optical cable is a tight and secure connection. The Audioquest Pearl gives me just that. And the sound I’m getting is also great. I have tried other optical cables and none of them have a secure connection. They are usually loose fitting and do not snap into the input connector. The Pearl is also a vey thin cable, but don’t let that fool you. This is a quality cable. I don’t see any reason to find a better one.