AVR to AMP Interconnects

IRLRaceFan
IRLRaceFan Posts: 172
edited September 2010 in Electronics
I'm looking for advice on cables/interconnects for my amplifiers --> receiver to amp cables.

Currently I have a mix of Emotiva X-Series Digital/Coaxial Cable and (I think) Philips RCA cable....
I was wondering what others have that is of good quality, but doesn't cost $100/foot. Appreciate any feedback

Thanks!
Shaun
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Onkyo TX-NR1008 | Magnepan 1.7 | Polk LSiC | Polk VM20 | Polk DSW microPro 2000 | Parasound HCA-2205A | Oppo BDP-93

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Cary SLP 30 Tube Preamp | Polk LSi7 | Carver M1.5t | Audio-gd Digital Interface | W4S DAC-2 | MAC Mini | Denon DP300f & Pro-Ject Debut III TT's
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2010
    www.SignalCable.com
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited September 2010
    In my HT I have mostly http://www.bluejeanscable.com/

    I use Signal cable in the other systems (plus some others)
    Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid. ..... Frank Zappa
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited September 2010
    www.monoprice.com
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2010
    I agree, Monoprice interconnects are junk, but their HDMI cables work well most of the time.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited September 2010
    I use them on both of my subs, they get the job done just fine.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • TORI3
    TORI3 Posts: 234
    edited September 2010
    I just bought some MIT interconnects from:

    http://www.usedcable.com/category.aspx?iid=212

    They're a division of the Cable Company.

    Products seem legit and the prices are pretty good.
    HT: RTi8s, CSi3, RTi4s, HSU ULS-15, Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH, Sunfire Cinema Seven.
    2CH: CJ MF2300, Parasound P3, PS Audio DLIII, Wadia 170i, Music Hall Maverick, Sierra-1s, Sunfire HRS8
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  • Outfitter03
    Outfitter03 Posts: 563
    edited September 2010
    Tor13 thanks for this link. Did the condition descriptions seem pretty accurate for the cables you purchased? They do have pretty good prices, beats most of what I have seen on AGon and without the dickering involved.
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 937
    edited September 2010
    I use Signal and Blue Jeans in my system. Both sound/look great.
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  • TORI3
    TORI3 Posts: 234
    edited September 2010
    Outfitter03 wrote: »
    Tor13 thanks for this link. Did the condition descriptions seem pretty accurate for the cables you purchased? They do have pretty good prices, beats most of what I have seen on AGon and without the dickering involved.

    I purchased the MITs last week, so I'm still awaiting for their arrival.

    Before buying the MITs I purchased some cheep speaker wire just to see if it was "as described." It was, which has given me confidence in buying some higher priced items.

    Once the MITs get here I'll throw you a message.

    *Outfitter, I also remembered you had some interest in the Sunfire Cinema Grands...they're going pretty cheap right now on ebay -- two went for $600 last week on ebay.
    HT: RTi8s, CSi3, RTi4s, HSU ULS-15, Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH, Sunfire Cinema Seven.
    2CH: CJ MF2300, Parasound P3, PS Audio DLIII, Wadia 170i, Music Hall Maverick, Sierra-1s, Sunfire HRS8
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  • TORI3
    TORI3 Posts: 234
    edited September 2010
    Outfitter,

    Here's a picture of the packaging from UsedCables.com.

    Everything appears legit.
    HT: RTi8s, CSi3, RTi4s, HSU ULS-15, Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH, Sunfire Cinema Seven.
    2CH: CJ MF2300, Parasound P3, PS Audio DLIII, Wadia 170i, Music Hall Maverick, Sierra-1s, Sunfire HRS8
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  • Outfitter03
    Outfitter03 Posts: 563
    edited September 2010
    Looks nice, so how do they sound?
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  • TORI3
    TORI3 Posts: 234
    edited September 2010
    Prior to connecting the MITs I had generic interconnects (like the ones that come with your receiver) connected between the CD Player, receiver, and amplifier.

    After I switched everything out, to my ears at least, I heard a significant improvement in clarity. It made the regular RCAs sound "masked" -- almost as if it took more energy to push my CRMs. Perhaps it's the placebo effect.

    Regardless, I enjoy the sound and think the price was a steal.

    Good luck to you!
    HT: RTi8s, CSi3, RTi4s, HSU ULS-15, Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH, Sunfire Cinema Seven.
    2CH: CJ MF2300, Parasound P3, PS Audio DLIII, Wadia 170i, Music Hall Maverick, Sierra-1s, Sunfire HRS8
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited September 2010
    TORI3 wrote: »
    Outfitter,

    Here's a picture of the packaging from UsedCables.com.

    Everything appears legit.

    those look very different in the packaging and cable from my AVT3's which I bought from MIT directly.

    I tried to find my packaging however that is a lost cause seeing its in a closet somewhere. I will get a photo of the cable's though...

    packaging was like this:
    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?cablintr&1290188063&/MIT-AVT2-rca-10ft-pr-NEW;-Tiny



    IMG_1783.jpg

    IMG_1784.jpg

    best I can do for tonight. Maybe they are a really old version, IDK but they are different. I purchased these from the MIT express store start of this year.
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  • TORI3
    TORI3 Posts: 234
    edited September 2010
    Ahhhhh man.....

    That packaging and cables look completely different!!!

    I'm hoping, really really hoping, that these are the newer version or older version.

    Can anybody confirm or deny this?

    Thanks C for the input. Much appreciated.
    HT: RTi8s, CSi3, RTi4s, HSU ULS-15, Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH, Sunfire Cinema Seven.
    2CH: CJ MF2300, Parasound P3, PS Audio DLIII, Wadia 170i, Music Hall Maverick, Sierra-1s, Sunfire HRS8
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited September 2010
    Gadabout wrote: »
    In my HT I have mostly http://www.bluejeanscable.com/

    I use Signal cable in the other systems (plus some others)

    Ditto on Blue Jeans. White Zombie are also an EXCELLENT cable & the company if very customer-oriented. White Zombie are a little higher in price.
    TNRabbit
    NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • TORI3
    TORI3 Posts: 234
    edited September 2010
    Just emailed MIT for confirmation.

    Let you know what they say.

    Sorry I hijacked this thread, IRLRaceFan!
    HT: RTi8s, CSi3, RTi4s, HSU ULS-15, Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH, Sunfire Cinema Seven.
    2CH: CJ MF2300, Parasound P3, PS Audio DLIII, Wadia 170i, Music Hall Maverick, Sierra-1s, Sunfire HRS8
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  • TORI3
    TORI3 Posts: 234
    edited September 2010
    Did some quick searching around on the Internet and noticed that the Cable Company is in fact an authorized dealer. I probably should have checked this before making the purchase...

    http://www.mitcables.com/where-to-buy/online-dealers.html
    HT: RTi8s, CSi3, RTi4s, HSU ULS-15, Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH, Sunfire Cinema Seven.
    2CH: CJ MF2300, Parasound P3, PS Audio DLIII, Wadia 170i, Music Hall Maverick, Sierra-1s, Sunfire HRS8
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  • schutz2106
    schutz2106 Posts: 115
    edited September 2010
    had alot of different cables over the years but now just by blue jeans cable..............
    Klipsch RF7-II
    Klipsch RC64-II
    Klipsch RC62-II

    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Dish 722 dvr
    Sony BDPS370 Blue Ray
    Samsung 52b750 LCD Tv
    Panasonic DVD Recorder
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  • TORI3
    TORI3 Posts: 234
    edited September 2010
    Man, BJC has a huge following over here. I'm gonna have to try them out one of these days.

    As if anybody cares, I was able to get in contact with a rep from MIT. He stated that the cables pictured are actually the American manufactured MIT interconnects that they sell when they run out of their Chinese manufactured interconnects (which are also pictured in this thread).

    Interestingly enough, he said that the American manufactured interconnects "actually sound better" than the Chinese interconnects. I was surprised by his comment, but than again...when isn't American made better?

    Just an FYI.
    HT: RTi8s, CSi3, RTi4s, HSU ULS-15, Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH, Sunfire Cinema Seven.
    2CH: CJ MF2300, Parasound P3, PS Audio DLIII, Wadia 170i, Music Hall Maverick, Sierra-1s, Sunfire HRS8
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