A Word About Cables - CH C1.2 User Manual

3.9 A word about cables...

Although it is now widely accepted that audiophiles cables can make a valuable contribution to system
performance, there is still one aspect of system cabling where many users remain sceptical. There is a widely
held belief that digital cables "only carry ones and noughts" and that therefore they can't make a difference.
This is not the case. Digital cables actually carry voltage square waves (an analog signal) and are thus not only
prone to distortion but different forms of distortion to the conventional analog cables in your system. They
are particularly susceptible to impedance variation and yet few low-grade digital cables achieve much better
than ±10% tolerance when it comes to their impedance rating, while the number of audiophile connectors that
comply with 75Ω or 110Ω digital connection standards is vanishingly small.
Our CH-LINK HD is carefully engineered to maximize performance when it comes to digital data transfer. If you
are using the AES/EBU, S/PDIF or TosLink inputs to your C1.2, connecting it via Ethernet or USB cabling, or using
clock cables between units, then we strongly advise that you experiment or consult with your dealer over your
choice of cables. Using high-quality, properly engineered digital cabling with accurately realized impedance
characteristics cannot increase the performance of the C1.2 - but using poor quality digital cabling will definitely
erode performance and undermine your investment.
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