Interconnect suggestions for CD analog out to tube preamp

ROHfan
ROHfan Posts: 1,014
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I'm in the market for a new set of 1m interconnects seeing as my last set had gotten way too loose.

I was checking out Audioquest Golden Gates, and for $69 they seemed to be a decent choice. My main criteria would be a nice, snug fit that doesn't loosen up. The last pair I had were so loose that the slightest touch caused them to fall out.

I have a pair of Kimbers going from the preamp to my amp but I'm wondering if I should have the same cables going in and out of the preamp?
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    I've got a pair of Golden Gates sitting here doing nothing. You can have them for 40 shipped to your door if you like.

    Doesn't really matter as far as brands going in and out. Some however suggest all your cables should be the same, all interconnects and same brand speaker cables. I don't find that a necessity though.

    Budget would dictate whats available out there, new or used ? Dougs IC's are pretty decent, Signal cable analog 2's....or if you want to move up the chain MIT, Acoustic Zen Matrix, Analysis plus, Gabriel Gold Raptures, Morrow, PNF....the list can go on.
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    tonyb, how is the fit, and how old are they?
    TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
    Fronts: Energy RC70 --- Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
    Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
    Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC
    AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifier
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited February 2015
    Had some audioquest that were a little lose also but I just reach in with a little jeweler screwdriver and push the inside a little away from inner wall and they were a lot tighter.

    The ones I'm using now Doug made with locking RCA's.
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    voltz wrote: »
    Had some audioquest that were a little lose also but I just reach in with a little jeweler screwdriver and push the inside a little away from inner wall and they were a lot tighter.

    The ones I'm using now Doug made with locking RCA's.

    The locking idea sounds really good, although I don't think I can touch Doug's prices. Don't want to spend more than $70 for a pair of 1 meter.
    TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
    Fronts: Energy RC70 --- Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
    Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
    Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC
    AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifier
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    I have kimber kable pbj's and they are a TIGHT fit. Its almost a chore to disonnect them.....and you can sometimes find them going for pretty cheap around here or ebay
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,647
    For future reference, MIT's have locking RCA's.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    Yep I have had locking ic's with the screw and they are a pain in the buttocks. My wireworlds pulled the rca jacks off my DAC's. I think MIT has the best implementation as you twist to tighten and loosen making them ideal if you like an east life when it comes to swapping things around all the time like I do.
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    Could you cut your current ones right behind the connector and reterminate? Are they good enough cables to spend the money to get great rca plugs for them instead of getting an OK cable and plugs?
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    edited February 2015
    ROHfan wrote: »
    tonyb, how is the fit, and how old are they?

    Fit is tight, only a few months old. No longer have the original packaging though.

    70 bucks for IC's isn't going to buy ya much though.
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    Cables-
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    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,903
    have not heard these.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    Great price for a Morrow cable there, though I might move up their chain a tad and see what deals I could find.
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    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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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    seabeerob213 wrote: »
    Could you cut your current ones right behind the connector and reterminate? Are they good enough cables to spend the money to get great rca plugs for them instead of getting an OK cable and plugs?

    This idea may have wings. I'm considering a DIY solution with a couple of other members but the above is a nice option to have. Didn't think of that.
    TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
    Fronts: Energy RC70 --- Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
    Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
    Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC
    AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifier
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    Looks like DIY it will be. I'm going to use Furez cabling with Furez locking RCA connectors. I'll post some glamour pics when they're done.
    TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
    Fronts: Energy RC70 --- Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
    Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
    Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC
    AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifier
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  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,229
    ROHfan wrote: »
    Looks like DIY it will be. I'm going to use Furez cabling with Furez locking RCA connectors. I'll post some glamour pics when they're done.
    PM me with what you want for your Club Polk discount :)
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    helipilotdoug wrote: »
    ROHfan wrote: »
    Looks like DIY it will be. I'm going to use Furez cabling with Furez locking RCA connectors. I'll post some glamour pics when they're done.
    PM me with what you want for your Club Polk discount :)

    Doug, PM sent with items and quantities.
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    Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
    Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
    Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC
    AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifier
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  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,229
    Thanks Bill :) Replied to your PM's
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  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    Talk about a tight fit I had Monster Cable's grip'o death i/c and like PFB it almost pulled out my rca jacks on my long gone Onkyo pre. After complaining to MC they eventually sent me for free a different set of I/Cs that I do use to go from my Yamaha to my NAD pre.
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  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,229
    The locking RCA's are sooooo nice... When tightened down, they won't fall out, or pull out. And when you want to remove them, just loosen the barrel and they will slip right out.
    Sunfire Theater Grand IV
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    SRS 2.1TL
    SDA 2BTL's
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    helipilotdoug wrote: »
    The locking RCA's are sooooo nice... When tightened down, they won't fall out, or pull out. And when you want to remove them, just loosen the barrel and they will slip right out.

    I can't wait to terminate them. I'm covering them with "Carbon" colored Techflex and they're going to look very sharp.

    TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
    Fronts: Energy RC70 --- Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
    Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
    Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC
    AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifier
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