Interconnect opinions

ledhed
ledhed Posts: 1,088
edited May 2005 in Electronics
Im am buying a new soundcard (my computer is my source for music) and finally fixing my receiver (pioneer sx-1280) and need some nice yet cheap interconnects to go between. Might buy 2 pairs to use to hook my CDP up also. What would you guys recommend for the best bang for the buck?
God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. - Romans 5:8
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited May 2005
    Go for some Accoustic research, dude. They are easy on the wallet.

    If you want to, and if you can swing it, go Signal Cable. Discount for us, and IMO, THE best bang for the buck. I use them for my HT.

    BTW, I'm a Led Head from WAY back. Cool...:cool:
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  • ledhed
    ledhed Posts: 1,088
    edited May 2005
    Thanx, Im actually a 16 yr. old Lead head :cool: anyway, where can I buy these?
    God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. - Romans 5:8
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited May 2005
    which ones?
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  • ledhed
    ledhed Posts: 1,088
    edited May 2005
    Either one, I just need some prices

    also, are the Signal Analog 1's better than the Audioquest sidewinder?
    God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. - Romans 5:8
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2005
    Signal Cable or Blue Jeans Cable are your best bang for the bluck (imo). Both are good companies and easy to work with.

    My experience is with Blue Jeans Cable, but there are many here who have used signal cable and I have not heard anything bad about them.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited May 2005
    Your asking for a subjective opinion, bro. I did a shootout with SC Analog 2's and some Audioquests (forget which ones). I bought SC's. Ya know?


    Here's a link to Signal Cable
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  • ledhed
    ledhed Posts: 1,088
    edited May 2005
    Think I'll get the signals. How do I get the discount mentioned earlier?
    God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. - Romans 5:8
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited May 2005
    Tell them your a member of Club Polk. It's like 5%, basically it will amount to free shipping.

    16 Year old Led Head, Sweet, My kids are into it too. It's real cool when I put in, like Physical Graffiti, and kick it with them. the youngest is 9;)
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited May 2005
    Everybody should be a Led Head. If they aren't they don't know what they're missing :D:D

    As an alternative to pricier cables see this link.

    http://www.cablestogo.com


    I bought a Toslink cable for my computer card to my DAC which is part of my office music system. Poke around the site, find what you like and then go to Amazon.com to buy. They are cheaper thru Amazon for some reason. I think if you spend $25 or more at Amazon, shipping is free.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited May 2005
    it's coming from your computer so the sound will not be that good anyhow. Don't spend to much on them, no matter what you get.
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2005
    I'd rather use my computer as a source then the DVD player I have now, especially with that upgraded soundcard. I think it will sound fine coming from a computer assuming you aren't trying to play 128 kbps mp3's.

    You could always try www.ac4l.com form some cables, or the Dayton interconnects from www.partsexpress.com.
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  • ledhed
    ledhed Posts: 1,088
    edited May 2005
    No, very few MP3s actually, most is Lossless. Im planning on the Signal cables-will order them after amp is fixed
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  • Lsi9
    Lsi9 Posts: 616
    edited May 2005
    some custom installation guy just gave me Liberty Interflex (rca) interconnects...are these any good?
    they might be coax because digital is written on them would they be good preamp/amp interconnects?

    Audio Physic Scorpio II
    Pathos Logos
    MIT Shotgun S3
    Bada HD-22 CDP
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