We often stress the importance of fine cables for both analogue and digital audio. But, in a sense, their task is child’s play compared with what a HDMI cable might have to manage. When you run a 24-bit, 192kHz uncompressed digital audio signal down an S/PDIF cable from your music streamer to your DAC, you will need a reliable bandwidth of perhaps 200kHz on your cable for effective signal delivery. Your HDMI cable always carries its video uncompressed. That’s why a cable suitable for 4K signals is rated at being able to carry 10.2GHz. That’s eight orders of magnitude more data in a given time.
So, you really do need top notch HDMI cables.
At Addicted To Audio we carry HDMI cables from some of the finest specialist cable brands in the world, such as Cardas Audio and Nordost. You may not be familiar with those brands, but they’ve got a quality experience in store for your ears.
There are two great ways to buy HDMI cables. The best way for most people is at a quality retail outlet in your city. That way you can try some out, see whether they feel like a good “fit” for you and your system. And, of course, receive expert advice. But if you’re confident that you already know what you want, consider purchasing your HDMI cables direct from us at Addicted To Audio. We are an authorised New Zealand reseller for all our products. We provide full service and after sales support. And we ship fast.
