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Chord Clearway Digital Coaxial Audio Cable
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The Clearway Digital Coaxial features a Solid Core OFC conductor and gas-foamed polyethylene insulation, with silver-plated terminations, delivering accurate and transparent signal transfer for clean replication of sound.
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Chord Clearway Digital Coaxial Audio Cable
The Clearway Digital Coaxial features a Solid Core OFC conductor and gas-foamed polyethylene insulation, with silver-plated terminations, delivering accurate and transparent signal transfer for clean replication of sound.
What Chord say
The Chord Clearway Digital is an all-new Tuned ARAY digital audio cable at an incredibly affordable price point. Available in a wide range of terminations, including a 3.5mm mono jack for today’s high-performance portable devices, the Clearway Digital was conceived to deliver no-compromise digital audio, to and from a wide range of audio products.
Standard terminations include Chord’s high-performance direct silver-plated VEE 3 RCA plugs as well as silver-plated BNC plugs. The Chord Company has also recognised the increasing importance of high-performance portable DACs and is offering Clearway Digital terminated with a 3.5mm mono jack. This configuration allows owners of DACs or devices equipped with a 3.5mm coaxial socket to experience the levels of clarity, detail and musical coherence inherent in digital Tuned ARAY cables.
Clearway Digital takes design cues from the company’s extraordinarily revealing flagship Sarum Super ARAY Digital to produce a £100 interconnect with an exceptionally transparent and coherent performance. Clearway Digital uses an oxygen-free copper conductor combined with gas-foamed polyethylene insulation and woven copper shield. Clearway Digital refines 30 years of Chord Company know-how into a highly affordable interconnect for the digital age; it replaces the company’s popular Prodac VEE3 digital cable.
DACs are making enormous strides in performance and affordability. Chord is thrilled to introduce its ARAY technology, first developed for the Sarum Digital cable, to the Clearway Digital. Clearway Digital is an extremely affordable way to experience the exceptional coherence with which digital ARAY cables carry a musical signal.
The Plugs
Fitted with Chord VEE 3 RCA plugs, including PTFE insulation between signal/return contacts. The ABS outer shell and direct silver-plating process improve signal transfer.
The Conductor
The ARAY conductor design reduces interference and internal reflections. This new construction method prevents any direct compression on the signal conductor, eliminating changes to impedance.
The Cable
The cable also benefits from a solid core, oxygen free copper signal conductor, low loss, high performance, gas foamed polyethylene insulation, high density braided shield and ARAY conductor. The outer jacket seals and protects the signal conductor from mechanical interference. Like all Chord ARAY cables, the Clearway Digital is extremely transparent and carries digital signals with a high degree of accuracy. Using Chord ARAY cables will help you enjoy your system at its musically coherent best.
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"The cable features a solid core, oxygen-free copper core, with low-loss polyethylene insulation, a high-density braided shield and the Aray conductor. Chord says this design reduces interference and internal reflections and eliminates changes to impedance - a crucial factor in maintaining signal integrity." (Read More) Cable Review - Hi-Fi World - February 2016
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Specification :
- Solid Core Oxygen-Free Copper Conductor
- Low loss, high performance, gas foamed polyethylene insulation
- PTFE insulation between signal/return contacts
- BNC plugs are only available on lengths 1m or longer
- High density braided shield and ARAY conductor Fitted with Chord's VEE 3 RCA plugs
- 75 Ohm Impedance coaxial cable
- 10 Year Warranty
About The Chord Company 
The Chord Company is dedicated to offering excellence in audio and audio visual cable design. Chord products have earned numerous accolades in the audio and recording industries over the past two decades. Based in Salisbury UK, The Chord Company continues to drive cable design and technology to its limits with the majority of its spectacular array of performance products designed and made in the UK.
Specification :
- Solid Core Oxygen-Free Copper Conductor
- Low loss, high performance, gas foamed polyethylene insulation
- PTFE insulation between signal/return contacts
- High density braided shield and ARAY conductor Fitted with Chord's VEE 3 RCA plugs
- 75 Ohm Impedance coaxial cable
- 10 Year Warranty
UK Delivery
1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option
Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.
Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.
All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.
Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:
- Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
- Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
- Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
- You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
- We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
- FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.
Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.
Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.
2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day
We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.
For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.
Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.
For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.
3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland
We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.
European Countries
Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours
Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe
Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.
Enhance Your Experience: Free Cable Burn-In Service with Nordost VIDAR Machine
Please take note of the following details regarding our cable burn-in service:
- Cable Compatibility: We regret to inform you that we cannot burn-in cables with stripped bare ends or BFA plugs. In order for cables to undergo the burn-in process, they should be terminated or have connectors.
- Timing: Cables will be burnt in for the selected period after processing your order. For custom-length cables, the burn-in process will occur after they have been terminated by the manufacturer or our engineers unless specified otherwise in the product description.
- Availability: Future Shop provides our cable burn-in service free of charge, but its availability is at our discretion. While we strive to fulfil all burn-in requests for the specified time periods, please understand that during exceptionally busy periods, we may be unable to meet the demand due to limited connections on the Nordost Vidar cable conditioning machines.
The Nordost VIDAR cable burn-in machine integrates three key functions into one operation:
- Charge Neutralisation: It eliminates charges that accumulate around the cables and their insulation, ensuring a more balanced electrical environment.
- Deep Conditioning: The machine provides a wide band and deep conditioning process that affects the conductor core, resulting in changes to the signal transmission through the metal. This deep conditioning enhances the cable's performance.
- Ultrasonic Surface Conditioning: The VIDAR machine utilizes ultrasonic waves to condition the surface of the conductors, optimizing their contact and overall conductivity.
The VIDAR employs a proprietary combination of composite and complex signals to condition the cables. These signals comprise ultra-low and ultra-high frequencies, extending beyond the range of video frequencies. The signal moves back and forth along the cable, penetrating deep into the core with ultra-low frequencies and traversing the surface with ultra-high frequencies. This transmission method generates beat harmonics between the two complex waveforms, which permeate all layers of the cable. The circuitry of the VIDAR also drives electrons from the conductor into the insulation area, neutralizing electrical charges.
So, what does this all mean for you?
The ultimate outcome of conditioning cables with the Nordost VIDAR is improved sound staging, increased detail, and an overall more musical presentation in your audio system.
Now, you may wonder why cable burn-in is necessary. During cable manufacturing, gasses become trapped as insulation is applied over the conductors. Additionally, new cables often possess high electrical charges, resulting in a brittle and bright sound that lacks the desired detail and depth for music production.
When cables undergo burn-in, the trapped gasses are dissipated, and small impurities in the conductor metals begin to exhibit diode-like behaviour, favouring current flow in a specific direction.
Here are the physical effects of the burn-in process:
- Charge Neutralisation: The burn-in process neutralizes charges in the conductors and insulation, promoting a more balanced electrical environment.
- Wide Bandwidth Frequencies: The conditioning affects how signals pass through the metal, enabling a wider range of frequencies to penetrate all cable layers.
- Signal Transmission: The burn-in process establishes the directionality of the cable, optimizing signal transmission from one end to the other.
When cables are properly burnt in, you can expect the following audible changes in your audio system:
- Fuller and Natural Sound: Your system should be capable of producing a more immersive and realistic performance with a fuller and more natural sound.
- Increased Detail: You may notice enhanced details and nuances in the music, allowing you to perceive subtle elements that were previously hidden.
- Improved Soundstage: The dimensionality of your system's soundstage can be greatly improved, creating a more spacious and immersive listening experience.
At Future Shop, our goal is to maximise your satisfaction. That's why we offer a free burn-in service on all our cables before they arrive at your door, enabling you to sit back and enjoy the benefits of properly conditioned cables in your audio system.
READ MORE ABOUT THE NORDOST VIDAR CABLE TREATMENT
Customer Reviews
4.8 /5.0 of 32 Reviews
Curious if coax was better than optical.
Steve Cresswell
20 Jul 2024
Verified Buyer
I wanted to see if coax was better than optical to connect the streamer to the DC. I already had Chord Optical cable (Future Shop).
There is not a massive difference, but it feels a little clearer.
There is not a massive difference, but it feels a little clearer.
Clean signal to my DAC
Sam
28 Sep 2023
Verified Buyer
I used to use the standard USB cable to feed my DAC from my PC.
I got this cable to allow streaming from my Pi2AES directly to the DAC ... what a difference in sound I got
I can't recommend it enough.
I got this cable to allow streaming from my Pi2AES directly to the DAC ... what a difference in sound I got
I can't recommend it enough.
Chord Clearway Digital 1M -loud 'n 'clear..!
Deano
15 Mar 2023
Verified Buyer
I needed a proper 75 Ohm digital coax cable to link my Audiolab 6000CDT to my Naim V1 DAC. The other cables in my Naim-based system consist mainly of Chord and QED, although the digital cable was an unknown cheaper cable pushed into service upon the arrival of the Audiolab recently.
My shortlist was either the QED Reference or the Chord Clearway, but with the Clearway boasting of the ARRAY construction as found on their (much) more expensive cables, I thought I would try it. Well, I'm glad I did.
I believe a digital cable over a 'stock' interconnect will not give night & day difference, but if your system is of sufficient quality (my Naim amps are NAC202 +NAP200DR), the sound quality came over as very subtle, in as much that during busy Jazz/ or rock passages, instruments and vocals became easier to follow making music more enjoyable.
For the money - give it a try, I think you will not be disappointed. For me, it's a keeper. The service from Futureshop, as always, was excellent. The order was processed and delivered within 24 hours. The cable was the latest batch with the new 'ChorAlloy' enhanced plating, and the packaging arrived safely.
All Good. I am delighted with the purchase.
My shortlist was either the QED Reference or the Chord Clearway, but with the Clearway boasting of the ARRAY construction as found on their (much) more expensive cables, I thought I would try it. Well, I'm glad I did.
I believe a digital cable over a 'stock' interconnect will not give night & day difference, but if your system is of sufficient quality (my Naim amps are NAC202 +NAP200DR), the sound quality came over as very subtle, in as much that during busy Jazz/ or rock passages, instruments and vocals became easier to follow making music more enjoyable.
For the money - give it a try, I think you will not be disappointed. For me, it's a keeper. The service from Futureshop, as always, was excellent. The order was processed and delivered within 24 hours. The cable was the latest batch with the new 'ChorAlloy' enhanced plating, and the packaging arrived safely.
All Good. I am delighted with the purchase.
At least as good as I expected
Rodger Macfarlane
15 Dec 2022
Verified Buyer
I purchased this cable to connect my CD transport to my streamer/DAC. I am impressed by the build quality, using substantial connectors and cables. I also liked the fact that I could purchase a short cable as I wanted to keep the cable length as short as possible.
As for the sound, I can say that I believe that it's as good as my ears can detect. I don't think I would notice any improvement if I had spent ten times as much.
As for the sound, I can say that I believe that it's as good as my ears can detect. I don't think I would notice any improvement if I had spent ten times as much.
Would Buy Again
PJY
4 Oct 2022
Verified Buyer
Replaced (much cheaper) AudioQuest Forest between my Audiolab 6000cdt and Q-DAC. It gave much more detail and transparency, giving a far more musically convincing sound.
It made a far greater improvement than I expected from a digital cable.
It made a far greater improvement than I expected from a digital cable.
Chord Clearway Is the Best Investment for Clarity and Detail
Andrew W
13 Sep 2022
Verified Buyer
Chord Clearway is the best investment for clarity and detail, a former What Hifi category winner and rightly so.
It opens up the sound stage and tightens the bass, delivering music exactly how I, and I am sure many of you, like it. Well worth the investment.
It opens up the sound stage and tightens the bass, delivering music exactly how I, and I am sure many of you, like it. Well worth the investment.
Superb upgrade
Michael Masters
14 Jul 2022
Verified Buyer
I thought my CDs were missing something using standard Wireworld cable.
I upgraded to Chord Clearway cable, and wow, night and day difference. More clarity, openness and bass response. I now won't buy any other brand but Chord.
Sublime!
I upgraded to Chord Clearway cable, and wow, night and day difference. More clarity, openness and bass response. I now won't buy any other brand but Chord.
Sublime!
UPGRADE INTERCONNECT'S
DENNIS SMITH
4 Mar 2022
Verified Buyer
I have always believed in good quality interconnects. Upgrading to the Chord Clearway Digital Coaxial Audio Cable, although expensive, it is well worth doing. Just listening to something you know well will convince you how good this interconnect is.
I fully recommend the Chord Clearway Digital Coaxial Audio cable.
I fully recommend the Chord Clearway Digital Coaxial Audio cable.
Clear by name and clear by nature
Matthew
27 Jan 2022
Verified Buyer
I recently acquired a Linn Numerik DAC to go with my Karik CD player (owned since new). It came without interconnects, so to get going, I obtained some budget-priced Van damme cables to join the two, with the idea of upgrading to quality items when funds permitted. I instantly felt that these were holding back the sound, which was disappointingly nowhere near the quality I remembered when having the Karik/Numerik combination demonstrated new back in nineteen ninety-something. I wondered if it was just that the units were 'tired'.
After reading the glowing reviews, I decided to try these Chord Clearway digital interconnects; 1m long BNC/BNC for the signal and RCA/RCA for the sync lock. Well, the difference in the sound was staggering; it was as if someone had removed a curtain from in front of the speakers. The quality is now everything I remember from that demonstration and more besides. The difference that these cables made over the combination linked with budget cables is over, and above the that made over the Karik by the Numerik, so highly recommended!
If using these with the Linn combination, remember that the sync lock cable needs its directionality from the Numerik to the Karik, as the CD is slaved from the DAC. Signal directionality (with the BNCs) from CD to DAC, obviously.
After reading the glowing reviews, I decided to try these Chord Clearway digital interconnects; 1m long BNC/BNC for the signal and RCA/RCA for the sync lock. Well, the difference in the sound was staggering; it was as if someone had removed a curtain from in front of the speakers. The quality is now everything I remember from that demonstration and more besides. The difference that these cables made over the combination linked with budget cables is over, and above the that made over the Karik by the Numerik, so highly recommended!
If using these with the Linn combination, remember that the sync lock cable needs its directionality from the Numerik to the Karik, as the CD is slaved from the DAC. Signal directionality (with the BNCs) from CD to DAC, obviously.
Neutral sound
Kieran
24 Jan 2022
Verified Buyer
My interconnect’s between my DAC and integrated amp are Chord Clearway. I was using AudioQuest Cinnamon digital coaxial between my CD transport and amp, but after changing my speaker cable from QED XT40i to Genesis Silver Spiral, I found my system to be just a bit bright on some music.
Chord cables are neutral sounding and have a very nice clean and clear sound, which I like. I wanted to hear if the digital coaxial from the Chord would just take the edge off the slight brightness I had as I wanted to keep the silver spiral as the sound stage they provide is really excellent. After installing the chord digital cable, I was very happy with the results, a clean, clear and crisp sound without the harshness on the top end. The cinnamon was not a bad cable, but the sparkle it brings on the highs ended up being a bit too much. Also, the cinnamon could not match the sound clarity of the Chord.
Chord cables are neutral sounding and have a very nice clean and clear sound, which I like. I wanted to hear if the digital coaxial from the Chord would just take the edge off the slight brightness I had as I wanted to keep the silver spiral as the sound stage they provide is really excellent. After installing the chord digital cable, I was very happy with the results, a clean, clear and crisp sound without the harshness on the top end. The cinnamon was not a bad cable, but the sparkle it brings on the highs ended up being a bit too much. Also, the cinnamon could not match the sound clarity of the Chord.
Not for my ears
Andy
6 Jan 2022
Verified Buyer
Upgraded from Chord C-line digital, which performed just fine, but the clearway digital just hasn't gelled in my system.
After a couple of hundred hours of listening, and initially big problem with the integration of some treble frequencies with the rest of the music has lessened but not gone away so I will be swapping this cable out now.
This is probably just an individual problem with my ears/system, as everyone else loves this cable.
After a couple of hundred hours of listening, and initially big problem with the integration of some treble frequencies with the rest of the music has lessened but not gone away so I will be swapping this cable out now.
This is probably just an individual problem with my ears/system, as everyone else loves this cable.
Clarity in a cable
Award Winning Interconnect and you can hear why!
15 Nov 2021
Verified Buyer
The Chord Clearway Digital Coaxial Audio Cable has been a What HiFi award winner, and you can hear why.
After being burned in, I could hear the separation between the instruments much clearer, vocals were crisper, and the bass was tighter. I am no audiophile, although I do use the cables in my DJ setup to tell when the equipment helps because my mixes become tighter.
After being burned in, I could hear the separation between the instruments much clearer, vocals were crisper, and the bass was tighter. I am no audiophile, although I do use the cables in my DJ setup to tell when the equipment helps because my mixes become tighter.
It does the job, but...
Steve
29 Aug 2021
Verified Buyer
I bought this to see if it would sound better than the current optical cable I have been using between my DAC and CD recorder, but it sounds exactly the same, in all honesty. It does the job; however, so does the existing and much cheaper cable. On that basis, I wouldn't recommend this cable.
Quality cable
Lee Crossey
13 Jun 2021
Verified Buyer
Purchased this cable to compliment my newly purchased chord DAC attached to my CXN v1 streamer , and the difference is absolutely amazing , between the cable and DAC addition it has transformed the sound of my streamer 5 fold .
Fully recommend this cable . Chord clearway digital coax to BNC 1m
Fully recommend this cable . Chord clearway digital coax to BNC 1m
Great sounding mid range digital cable
Lyndon
22 Mar 2021
Verified Buyer
Replaced the existing digital cable I’ve had for 20 odd years (about £60 at the time) with the Chord cable between my Squeezebox and my Hegel DAC. Didn’t really expect too much, but it was a massive improvement. Highly recommended. Very fast service too.
Excellent advice from representative, arrived very quickly.
Brian Lamb
5 Feb 2021
Verified Buyer
I have only given 4* because I purchased this to go with a new DAC. The system sounds really good but because both items were new I can’t identify exactly the difference due to the interconnect.
terrific digital coax cable -
derek sprague
9 Nov 2020
Verified Buyer
Just purchased the Chord digital coax cable for my Streamer to DAC. What a sonic upgrade (even before it has burnt in). Much better bass and soundstage. Cannot fault and happy to recommend.
Very happy customer
John Barlow
28 Aug 2020
Verified Buyer
Future Shop came highly recommended and I would recommend them also. Adam spent time patiently going through all my best options for a digital lead and some speaker cable for super tweeters added to my Linn system. Have recieved the order very quickly and i am delighted with the products and service I received. Definate 5☆
Happily Surprised
Stephen Garratt
21 Aug 2020
Verified Buyer
Over the past few years, I have been upgrading in stages my Hi-Fi system to a stage now which will happily see me into my box!
With many new remastered CD box sets is also included a bonus DVD Audio disc, which gives what's in the box in a high res format.
I had tried these in my Panasonic Blue Ray HDD/DVD machine linked up to the on board DAC input of my Marantz SA-10 Signature SACD player.
They didn't sound bad as such, but no competition with the CD version played on the Marantz. I was using a fairly cheap 7 metre Toslink Optic cable and on line research into reviews and tests showed that Coax cable is the best choice for the job. After a few hours online research into the various different makes, types, user and audio magazine expert reviews, I settled on the Chord Clearway Coax made up to a 7 metre length. Glad I did! The cable now installed has made reproduction from the DVD player to the SACD's DAC when compared to the optic fibre, like night from day! Audio reproduction is now well up to the level from CDs in the SACD player!
Earlier on today, played the DVD Audio accompanying the Eric Clapton Unplugged box set..the clarity, the sub bass..unbelievable.
Also a good test are the Blue Ray DVDs in the huge Tangerine Dream Virgin Years box set, these discs have now come alive.
This is not a cheap cable but if you have the system which deserves it, buy it.
With many new remastered CD box sets is also included a bonus DVD Audio disc, which gives what's in the box in a high res format.
I had tried these in my Panasonic Blue Ray HDD/DVD machine linked up to the on board DAC input of my Marantz SA-10 Signature SACD player.
They didn't sound bad as such, but no competition with the CD version played on the Marantz. I was using a fairly cheap 7 metre Toslink Optic cable and on line research into reviews and tests showed that Coax cable is the best choice for the job. After a few hours online research into the various different makes, types, user and audio magazine expert reviews, I settled on the Chord Clearway Coax made up to a 7 metre length. Glad I did! The cable now installed has made reproduction from the DVD player to the SACD's DAC when compared to the optic fibre, like night from day! Audio reproduction is now well up to the level from CDs in the SACD player!
Earlier on today, played the DVD Audio accompanying the Eric Clapton Unplugged box set..the clarity, the sub bass..unbelievable.
Also a good test are the Blue Ray DVDs in the huge Tangerine Dream Virgin Years box set, these discs have now come alive.
This is not a cheap cable but if you have the system which deserves it, buy it.
Chord Clearway Digital Coaxial Cable
SALIM
22 Jun 2020
Verified Buyer
I ordered this with BNC to RCA plug for (CD digital output to amp.) The new cable has noticeably improved the sound from my system The improvement is in clarity, sound stage and subtle bass tones. I am really glad I made the purchase.
What can l say excellent service and a quality cable, noticed the difference instantly, thanks.
Christopher Bailey
8 Mar 2019
Verified Buyer
What can l say excellent service and a quality cable, noticed the difference instantly, thanks.
Excellent service and a quality cable, noticed the difference instantly.
Excellent service and a quality cable, noticed the difference instantly.
Great value and performance.
Peter de-Wit
28 Jan 2019
Verified Buyer
Great value and performance. Audiolab tell me to use a coax digital cable between my tuner and my CD player bot Audiolab to achieve best results, I was unsure of the results and what cable to use coaxial cables vary so much in price so this is where future shop come into play, talking to the very knowledgeable team we went for the Chord clearway cable with a 60 day money back guarantee, so with nothing to lose I ordered this cable it arrived on Saturday I have to say the result was amazing the up-scaling effect on DAB radio was excellent sound quality so close to CD performance very pleased with this excellent cable.
Outperform QED Performance Digital Coax
Alan
22 Nov 2018
Verified Buyer
Out performs QED Performance Digital Coax. Upon comparison with a QED performance digital cable with this Chord Clearway that is connected between a Pioneer BDP450 and NAD C368 built-in DAC, immediate results indicated the Signal-to-Noise (SN) ratio has increased by a few dB where i've to turn down my amp volume a bit after a restart-up.
After about 6 hours of run-in time, as expected, the stereo field has become impressively wider due to higher SN ratio...instruments sounded more analogue / lifelike....timing becomes more foot tapping / rhythmic which is quite surprising coming from a Class D amp which is usually has a laid back character.
Music now flows more smoothly & dynamic which sounds very similar to my Wireworld Oasis 7 RCA audio cable which is connected to my same amp but paired with a Pioneer BDP 180.
In conclusion, Chord tuned array design do really work, especially for digital signal, which i had found out earlier when i bought a C-Stream cable.
After about 6 hours of run-in time, as expected, the stereo field has become impressively wider due to higher SN ratio...instruments sounded more analogue / lifelike....timing becomes more foot tapping / rhythmic which is quite surprising coming from a Class D amp which is usually has a laid back character.
Music now flows more smoothly & dynamic which sounds very similar to my Wireworld Oasis 7 RCA audio cable which is connected to my same amp but paired with a Pioneer BDP 180.
In conclusion, Chord tuned array design do really work, especially for digital signal, which i had found out earlier when i bought a C-Stream cable.