The AudioQuest Carbon AES/EBU represents a balanced-digital interconnect solution rooted in professional audio standards. Developed collaboratively by the Audio Engineering Society and European Broadcast Union, AES/EBU established the definitive two-channel digital protocol for connecting professional audio equipment. This standard has proven equally valuable in high-fidelity home audio systems. While AES/EBU implementations span single-ended, balanced, and optical formats, the Carbon delivers performance through its balanced-digital configuration, making it an ideal choice for audiophiles seeking transparent digital signal transmission between compatible components.