# Recommend HDMI cable using the new PST **URL:** \ **Category:** Transports\ **Created:** [February 25, 2021, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142 "2021-02-25T18:20:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SurenTerzian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@SurenTerzian](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/SurenTerzian)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/1 "2021-02-25T18:20:58Z")
New to forum, looking for recommendations using the pw direct stream dac and the new pst. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![jamesh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/jamesh/32/3871_2.png) [@jamesh](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jamesh)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/2 "2021-02-25T20:55:25Z")
Though they’re a bit hard to get because they’re so new, the new Audioquest 48 series are really good. Paul and Darren got to try a few out and they were very impressed when using them with the new PST. ---
**Author:** ![trey0thompson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b19c9b/32.png) [@trey0thompson](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/trey0thompson)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/3 "2021-02-25T21:03:58Z")
Maybe Amazon is not your preferred provider but it looks like they have some of the Audioquest 48 HDMI cables in stock: > **[AudioQuest: HDMI](https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/572F903D-8FF7-4871-BD76-2FF2CB97DA3A?ingress=0&visitId=4f213483-8a26-40cf-978a-f84a8e6612b9&ref_=ast_bln)** > > Solid Long-Grain Copper, SilverPlated Copper, > Perfect-Surface Silver maximize Noise Dissipation and overall performance Noise > Dissipation eARC BlueBerry Pearl 48 Forest 48 Cinnamon 48 Carbon 48 Cherry Cola Vodka 48 Vodka eARC Solid Signal and Ground-Reference Conductors ---
**Author:** ![jll37](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/71e660/32.png) [@jll37](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jll37)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/4 "2021-02-25T21:13:15Z")
Wireworld Platinum 7 ---
**Author:** ![chuck929](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/chuck929/32/36871_2.png) [@chuck929](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/chuck929)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/5 "2021-02-26T00:05:47Z")
Previous version, deeply discounted AQ Vodka. Prefer it over stock PS Audio cable. ---
**Author:** ![paul172](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/paul172/32/290439_2.png) [@paul172](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/paul172)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2021, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/6 "2021-02-26T00:26:10Z")
I’m using AQ Vodka currently on my Oppo transport. I also have AQ Diamond on my Matrix Spdif. I ordered a RAL I2S HDMI which is very popular with forum members but I’m still waiting for it. If you want new AQ HDMI try the Music Room they always get me the best price! ---
**Author:** ![straightwire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/straightwire/32/123306_2.png) [@straightwire](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/straightwire)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/7 "2021-02-26T00:29:40Z")
Check out the HDMI topics here and the deep dive indicates the RAL air dielectric cable at around $700. I had the WWPL7, loved it, and thought I was done, but the cable cognoscenti here (Al, Ron, etc.) got me to try it. No regrets. There has been mixed reviews on availability, however, as it is a one guy operation. ---
**Author:** ![SurenTerzian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@SurenTerzian](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/SurenTerzian)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2021, 4:51am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/8 "2021-02-26T04:51:38Z")
Thanks for the information, I will look into the RAL’s ---
**Author:** ![paul172](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/paul172/32/290439_2.png) [@paul172](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/paul172)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2021, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/9 "2021-02-26T04:54:06Z")
My .75m RAL HDMI was $540 ---
**Author:** ![frankvisser](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/frankvisser/32/26534_2.png) [@frankvisser](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/frankvisser)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2021, 7:23am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/10 "2021-02-26T07:23:29Z")
Nordost Valhalla 2 4K UHD. Great Resolution, not separating any Frequency Range with deep Insights in Music, Structure and Dynamics. In my Setup WW7 sounded a little thin, cold or “glary” compared to Nordost Heimdal 2. In respect, Heimdal 2 is less resoluted and reduced compared to Valhalla 2. Valhalla’s Sound is full bodied and natural … ---
**Author:** ![mdiaz0429](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea5d25/32.png) [@mdiaz0429](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mdiaz0429)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2021, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/11 "2021-02-26T12:26:58Z")
> [@jamesh](#): > > [Audioquest](http://www.audioquest.com/) 48 Being retired and on a fixed income, I tried the Monoprice 8K No Logo Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable, 48Gbps. Inexpensive and it is giving me great results. ---
**Author:** ![SurenTerzian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@SurenTerzian](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/SurenTerzian)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2021, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/12 "2021-02-27T03:25:01Z")
Just ordered the RAL HDMI thanks for the suggestion Paul ---
**Author:** ![paul172](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/paul172/32/290439_2.png) [@paul172](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/paul172)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2021, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/13 "2021-02-27T03:42:21Z")
No problem. I haven’t heard it personally but several members swear by it. Hopefully it comes soon! Enjoy! ---
**Author:** ![Phil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e95f7d/32.png) [@Phil](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Phil)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2021, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/14 "2021-02-27T13:05:23Z")
Frank, do you have a matrix, and if so, have you tried your Valhalla with it? ---
**Author:** ![Rudolf\_Appel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/rudolf_appel/32/110101_2.png) [@Rudolf\_Appel](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Rudolf_Appel)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2021, 1:11pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/15 "2021-02-27T13:11:51Z")
I wonder what the big deal is on different high end HDMI cables. If these have such a big influence on Sound Quality the entire concept of separate transports and DAC‘s is wrong. Cables never add to the quality, you pay a lot of money to limit the loss of quality. ---
**Author:** ![frankvisser](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/frankvisser/32/26534_2.png) [@frankvisser](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/frankvisser)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2021, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/16 "2021-02-27T13:31:55Z")
Hello Philippe, not yet. I just tried with DMP and later with PST, both connected to DS Sr. … ---
**Author:** ![Phil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e95f7d/32.png) [@Phil](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Phil)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2021, 2:16pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/17 "2021-02-28T14:16:53Z")
Hi Frank, thank you for mentioning the Valhalla. I have one on trial on my PST, and it sounds very promising. It would be replacing a ww platinum. More break in is needed first, to be continued. ---
**Author:** ![frankvisser](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/frankvisser/32/26534_2.png) [@frankvisser](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/frankvisser)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/18 "2021-03-01T06:58:15Z")
… great to hear. Give it some hours to settle in. What are the differences to WW Platinum _in your opinion_ ? Really interesting to get your feedback. Thanks in advance! ---
**Author:** ![Phil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e95f7d/32.png) [@Phil](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Phil)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 9:03am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/19 "2021-03-01T09:03:46Z")
How long does it take to break in, in your experience ? ---
**Author:** ![frankvisser](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/frankvisser/32/26534_2.png) [@frankvisser](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/frankvisser)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2021, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142/20 "2021-03-01T09:22:35Z")
Hello Philippe, fluidity is increasing after round about 10 hours of using it. The stability was there from the beginning, in my opinion … [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommend-hdmi-cable-using-the-new-pst/22142.md?page=2)