Audio Cables

jim 249
jim 249 Posts: 347
edited March 2011 in 2 Channel Audio
Hi All; How good of a set of cables do I really need to connect my preamp to the power amp and the cd player to the preamp? My system includes a Denon cd player, Adcom GTP-500 preamp, a Nakamichi PA5-II power amp and the 2.3TL's. Any ideas on this one? Thanks:smile:
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,033
    edited March 2011
    Nope. Not without a budget in mind. Any Rat-Shack IC's will "do the job" but if you want to go further in your audio journey....it would help us to help you if you had a budget in mind.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited March 2011
    Rca cables, one for each channel from pre to amp, also if the pre doesn't have an optical input to hook up the cdp, then one more for each channel from cdp to pre.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • leadfoot1
    leadfoot1 Posts: 155
    edited March 2011
    General rule is 10% of the price of all your gear. Audiogon has the best selection of good used cables.
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  • jim 249
    jim 249 Posts: 347
    edited March 2011
    OK, should have given a price range. I would like to stay within $100.00 for two sets of cables. The ones that are being used now are the .99 cent cheapo cables. They do work and the sound is good but I was hoping for even better sound with a good set of cables.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited March 2011
    These Blue Jeans LC-1 cables will be just fine.
    http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/audio/
    $31 per 3 ft pair, or $34 if you want them dressed up a bit in a Techflex outer jacket, plus shipping. They are extremely well made and just as good or better than most cables out there, IMO. They also send them Priority Mail and accept PayPal. They are in Seattle so you would get them in just a couple days.
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • DON73
    DON73 Posts: 516
    edited March 2011
    jim 249 wrote: »
    OK, should have given a price range. I would like to stay within $100.00 for two sets of cables. The ones that are being used now are the .99 cent cheapo cables. They do work and the sound is good but I was hoping for even better sound with a good set of cables.





    Some stores will let you try a set of cables. I tried a pair that cost $125+ several years ago comparing them with a pair of well made cables costing $25. I couldn't hear a difference.
    TO ERR IS HUMAN. TO FORGIVE IS CANINE.
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  • PrazVT
    PrazVT Posts: 1,606
    edited March 2011
    I've been using the BJC LC-1s throughout my system and have been happy with them. Well built definitely and sound great. +1.
    ALL BOXED UP for a while until I save up for a new place :(

    Home Theater:
    KEF Q900s / MIT Shotgun S3 / MIT CVT2 ICs | KEF Q600C | Polk FXi5 | BJC Wire | Signal / AQ ICs | Shunyata / Pangea PCs | Pioneer Elite SC 57 | Parasound NC2100 Pre | NAD M25 | Marantz SA8001 | Schiit Gungnir DAC | SB Touch

    2 Channel:
    Polk LSi9 (xo mods), Polk DSW MicroPro 2000 sub | NAD c375BEE | W4S DAC1 | SB Touch | Marantz SA-8001 | MIT AVt 2 | Kimber Hero / AQ / Signal ICs | Shunyata / Signal PCs
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  • eeagle
    eeagle Posts: 226
    edited March 2011
    Well cable art is in the eye of the beholder....or should I say ear?

    Go to MonoPrice.com unless you are one of the few who can hear a difference.
    SDA SRS 1.2
    Adcom GFA-5802
    Adcom GFP-750
    Sony DVP-NS999ES
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  • jim 249
    jim 249 Posts: 347
    edited March 2011
    Thanks eeagle! I went to the site and read reviews and checked constuction and all looks good! Thanks again for the lead!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited March 2011
    eeagle wrote: »
    Well cable art is in the eye of the beholder....or should I say ear?

    Go to MonoPrice.com unless you are one of the few who can hear a difference.

    I would gather it's more than a few. To each his own though, last thing we need is another cable debate.

    Jim, monoprice and bluejeans is a good starting point on a budget. Also consider signal cable. Cables are like ice cream, lots of flavors, just have to find the right ones that match your taste. I'm probably the only one who relates audio cables to ice cream.:smile:
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • vintageaudio64
    vintageaudio64 Posts: 5
    edited March 2011
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    Stay away from generic cables {unknown} makers. Radio Shack or names like Phillips,Belkin for starters are good line of cables and helps if your in a certain budget range. I use Belkin audio cables for my 2 channel system and components. THX for my home theatre system and Belkin optical cables for my SACD components.
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited March 2011
    + 1 for signal ..http://www.signalcable.com/
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