December 26, 2016

• Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature II, Part 1

  With digital audio companies cropping up left and right, it can be easy to overlook the newcomers in other facets of audio. Such is the case with Virginia-based Silnote Audio. Rumor has it that the name Silnote is a concatenation of "silver note." Formed around 2010, Silnote Audio is a cable manufacturer. I have read various tidbits about this company, but it does not appear to be rigidly fixed to any one theory or one-trick-pony.
  
  Thanks to my network of audiophile friends, I have come upon this so-called Silnote Poseidon Signature II S/PDIF coaxial digital cable. As you can see, it sports a nice-looking silvery outer jacket, and is relatively flexible. It is also available in XLR, for AES/EBU. List price is $1,095.00 for a 1-meter piece, but is often marked down to $595.00.
  
  Be careful not to scratch off the printing on the heatshrink sleeve. It indicates which direction signal should flow.
  
  At least on this model, Silnote uses a Cardas RCA plug. I do not see any serial number(s). I am not sure if Silnote can make the Poseidon Signature II with BNCs.
  
  Okay, let's not waste any more time. Let us get this Poseidon Signature II on the audiodharma Cable Cooker.

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