Inakustik Referenz Digital 2404 AIR AES/EBU Review

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Hey there,

I received today (yet) another AES/EBU cable to insert between my Bryston BDP-3 (to arrive shortly) and my Bryston BDA-3. Right now I am using a Shunyata Alpha AES/EBU (v1) with very good results. When I first got the Alpha, I felt there was too much added loudness but after another cable change on the BDP-2 everything came all togheter and sounded splendid. Thing is, in the meantime I purchased an Inakustik Referenz Digital 2404 AIR AES/EBU but now it is not really needed since I find my system to my taste. Still, I have it so I told myself why not evaluate it and share my findings. For now, I can just content myself looking at it because I have no BDP-3 to play music with. In a matter of days things should be all sorted out.

First impressions? This things screams quality. Inakustik is a German company and until recently never really heard of. They have been in business since 1977 and are a big player in Europe. They are not very well known on this side on the pond. I am leaving some picutures for you to judge but suffice to say, although beefy, this cable is quite light weight. That is because the 2404 AIR series is comprised of 8 individual wires wound in an helix pattern, in a kind of holder that keeps all wires at an equal distance. From their design, they found that air is the best insultator so the moniker. You can check their website and other professional reviews for more information. I will on my side focus on my own findings with the gear I have on hand.

Stay tuned..