A 110-ohm balanced digital cable for AES/EBU handoff.
A hand-built 110-ohm AES/EBU digital cable using pure PTFE dielectric cable construction and Neutrik TOP Series heavy-duty XLR connectors for the balanced handoff between transport, DDC, reclocker, streamer, and DAC.
The AES Digital Cable is built around a precision 110-ohm balanced digital cable with pure PTFE dielectric construction. It is used where the digital signal leaves a transport, DDC, streamer, or reclocker and enters the DAC over AES/EBU rather than 75-ohm coaxial S/PDIF.
In an AES-first system, this cable is the balanced digital handoff into the DAC. The goal is simple: correct impedance, Neutrik TOP Series heavy-duty XLR termination, clean shielding behavior, and a mechanically reliable connection at the point where the DAC receives its digital audio stream.
Prices are in USD and shipping is calculated separately. Lengths can be ordered in meters or feet.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| AES connections | Built for DDC, reclocker, streamer, and DAC pairings that use balanced AES. |
| 110-ohm impedance | The cable is selected around the AES/EBU digital interface rather than generic analog microphone-cable assumptions. |
| Pure PTFE dielectric | The dielectric system supports stable cable behavior for the balanced digital handoff. |
| Neutrik TOP Series XLR | Heavy-duty sealed XLR connectors provide robust termination and strain relief. |
| Shielding behavior | Shield strategy is selected around the connected equipment and grounding behavior. |
| Spec | Value | System relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Cable type | 110-ohm AES/EBU balanced digital cable | Built for balanced digital audio handoff rather than analog line-level use. |
| Dielectric | Pure PTFE | Supports stable cable behavior in the digital interface. |
| Connectors | Neutrik TOP Series heavy-duty XLR | Uses sealed, rugged XLR connectors with strong strain relief for a dependable digital handoff. |
| Connector protection | IP65 outdoor protection when mated with related TOP cable/chassis connectors | Shows the connector family is built for harsh and demanding environments. |
| Works with | DDC, streamer, reclocker, CD transport, and AES DAC connections | Supports the final digital handoff before D/A conversion. |
| Role | Balanced digital handoff between transport/DDC/reclocker and DAC. |
|---|---|
| System match | AES-first digital chains and DACs that respond to cable quality at the final digital input. |
| What to listen for | More stable imaging, cleaner leading edges, less hash, and a more confident digital handoff. |
| Connector family | Neutrik TOP Series heavy-duty sealed XLR. |
| Ordering | Available in 1 meter and 1.5 meter standard lengths, with custom lengths priced by the additional foot. |
The AES cable works with the DDC, reclocker, streamer, and DAC power and grounding behavior because this connection sits directly before conversion.
