interconnects

JimBRICK
JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
edited September 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
Where are some good companies I can look at for good interconnects. I was 2, 1 meter pairs for my cd player and tapedeck? I'm going to be using that tube Sp3 mkII, are there better interconnects for tube amps?

thanks
Jim
2 CHANNEL
Speaker - Klipsch Heresy II
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  • John K.
    John K. Posts: 822
    edited September 2007
    Jim, there're several companies which supply these items at a fair price, but I'll specifically mention MonoPrice , which many, including me, have used for cables which do the job as well as anything else, and at a very reasonable cost.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited September 2007
    Signal Cable, great quality and reasonable prices. I spoke to the owner, Frank, at one time, he made me a set of 'Y' connectors to be used in my bi-amp setup. He gave me a discount for being a Club Polk member. I use his digital cable between my transport and DAC. There are several other Signal Cables including power cords used in my rig.
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  • blakeh
    blakeh Posts: 491
    edited September 2007
    Signal Cable seconded here. Great product at a reasonable price. All of my interconnects and all of my power cables are from Frank.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,569
    edited September 2007
    Go MIT or go home. They make everything else sound second rate, in Monoprice's case, 5th rate.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited September 2007
    Kimber Kable Hero's used to be a favorite in here.. but I haven't heard of anyone talking about them in years. I wonder if they fell from grace or what. I'm not recommending them.. i've never used them.. but just thought i'd throw that out. FWIW
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited September 2007
    Jim, give Signal Cable a try. They probably fit your budget and you can always sell them for a reasonable price down the road. I own MANY Signal Cables along with MIT and there is a difference in quality and in price. Start out small. I have some extra SC around.
    Michael ;)
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2007
    Signal or Alpha Core. Monoprice if you want it to sound like you threw a blanket over your speakers.
    "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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  • olilugo
    olilugo Posts: 405
    edited September 2007
    for those of you using signal cable interconnets which ones are you using?

    Analog 1
    Analog 2
    Silver resolution
    Analog 2 Balance
    silver resolution balance?

    Thanks
    Current HT setup
    Mains: B&W 804s
    Center: Polk CSi5
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Velodyne DLS-3750R
    Receiver: Pioneer SC-07
    Amplifier: Sunfire TGA5200
    TV: Sony KDS60A2020
    DBP: Sony DBP-S350
    CDP: Pioneer DV-48AV
    Interconnect cables: SignalCable analog II
    speaker cables: SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables Bi-wire
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2007
    Analog 2 and silver mini interconnects, ultra speaker cabled, bi-wired.
    "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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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited September 2007
    if you want a cable that will grow with your system try audio art ic-3 interconnects, these have had some people sell their expensive cables.
    he has a trail period if you don't like them all you're out of is postage.
    i've tried the signal, zebra, element, and zu cables routes and the audio arts out perform them all.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited September 2007
    JimBRICK wrote: »
    Where are some good companies I can look at for good interconnects. I was 2, 1 meter pairs for my cd player and tapedeck? I'm going to be using that tube Sp3 mkII, are there better interconnects for tube amps?

    thanks
    Jim

    Jim here's a link to Used Cable.com where you can get to normally out of reach MIT or any cables for that matter at a fraction of the MSRP .
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited September 2007
    Analog Twos’s
    Analog Two Balanced
    Classic Speaker Cables
    Ultra (Double Run) Bi-wired
    Silver Resolution Digital Coax
    MagicPower Digital/Video Power Cord
    MagicPower Power Cord
    Michael ;)
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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited September 2007
    thanks guys, I'm always looking for deals when I can get them. But I'm willing to spend good money on good products. I'm checking out that used cable for sure
    2 CHANNEL
    Speaker - Klipsch Heresy II
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited September 2007
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Jim here's a link to Used Cable.com where you can get to normally out of reach MIT or any cables for that matter at a fraction of the MSRP .

    That's where I picked up my Virtual Dynamics David Series digital & RCA cables. Superb cables & even better price.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited September 2007
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    That's where I picked up my Virtual Dynamics David Series digital & RCA cables. Superb cables & even better price.

    I was hoping you would chime in here. That Virtual Dynamics David Series digital cable is incredible. I can't believe what a difference that made in sound quality connecting the transport to the DAC.
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  • LuSh
    LuSh Posts: 887
    edited September 2007
    Treat cables like Tone controls because that's what they really are. Provided you're ok with this 'concept' (I am) it really is best to explore what works in your particular system. Cables are more system dependent then any other part of the stereo equation in my opinion. Sometimes you bake and you need a touch more of salt, other times a touch more of sugar.

    If you're system needs some roundness try Carda's, Harmonic Technology. If it's a bit bloated try a more neutral cable like Nordost, Audience or Kimber. Variety is the spice of life.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited September 2007
    LuSh wrote: »
    Treat cables like Tone controls because that's what they really are. Provided you're ok with this 'concept' (I am) it really is best to explore what works in your particular system. Cables are more system dependent then any other part of the stereo equation in my opinion. Sometimes you bake and you need a touch more of salt, other times a touch more of sugar.

    If you're system needs some roundness try Carda's, Harmonic Technology. If it's a bit bloated try a more neutral cable like Nordost, Audience or Kimber. Variety is the spice of life.

    I couldn't agree more with your "tone control" assessment. However, I can't help but mention how Phil's Virtual Dynamics David Series digital cable made the music sound more open with a larger sound stage and crisper imaging. I mentioned this once before to the chagrin of our resident cable doubters. I was very surprised that a cable connected between the transport of a digital source to a DAC could make such a nice change to the sound of the music.
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  • LuSh
    LuSh Posts: 887
    edited September 2007
    I've had much the same experience using a Moray James digital connection between my DAC and Transport; which was recommended by the current head of Museatex. It was that drastic. Hard to explain...it was only a meter long and not the recommended 1.5...the 1.5 meter hype didn't start until a year after the Moray James was made though...I always kinda wonder.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2007
    I feel like I'm reading an infomercial.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited September 2007
    LuSh wrote: »
    Hard to explain...it was only a meter long and not the recommended 1.5...the 1.5 meter hype didn't start until a year after the Moray James was made though...I always kinda wonder.

    I thought it was 2 meters.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited September 2007
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I feel like I'm reading an infomercial.

    Yeah, you get all this for only 3 easy payments of $19.95. But wait, if you order within the next 20 minutes, we'll make one payment for you!! Now that's only 2 easy payments of $19.95 to get this incredible program. Here's how to order!! :D Did you learn anything yet????
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • Yashu
    Yashu Posts: 772
    edited September 2007
    Vampire Wire has some great ICs that aren't too much... good bang for the buck.

    The ICs that made me a "believer" in that they can make a difference were WireWorld. Nice and sweet sounding, very non-fatiguing. The tone control analogy is pretty much correct. There is no way to get a signal from one place to another with 0% distortion.
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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited September 2007
    tell me more
    2 CHANNEL
    Speaker - Klipsch Heresy II
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2007
    www.vampirewire.com
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited September 2007
    Thanks for the link Doro. They certainly have a nice selection to fit the bill from very reasonable to hi-end cost. Plenty for you & your wallet to choose from. Also plenty of DIY cables, connectors to make for a fun, quality project. Very nice indeed.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2007
    I use their chassis connectors pretty regularly. They are cheaper than Cardas and just as good.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited September 2007
    Keiko wrote: »
    audioquest cable if your willing to mortgage your house.

    I was surfing through their website last week looking at speaker cables. I was trying to find some correlation between what they are offering and what they are charging for some of their cables. I could not discern any really exotic materials or exotic manufacuring processes that would justify some of their prices, but I am not well versed in AQ cables. Anyone have any ideas?
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • Tred
    Tred Posts: 9
    edited September 2007
    It's easy to put together your own interconnects from parts if you have passable soldering skill. You can build two one-meter pairs of Oyaide PA-02 interconnects with Vampire plugs for a little more than CAD$120 plus $10 shipping. This interconnect is sounding like a giant killer in my system; beating pairs of $200 MIT interconnects. You can order the parts from a Canadian audiophile parts web retailer such as www.takefiveaudio.com (I have no association with them; just am a happy customer.)

    http://www.takefiveaudio.com/mall/shopexd.asp?id=679
    http://www.takefiveaudio.com/mall/shopexd.asp?id=413

    JimBRICK wrote: »
    Where are some good companies I can look at for good interconnects. I was 2, 1 meter pairs for my cd player and tapedeck? I'm going to be using that tube Sp3 mkII, are there better interconnects for tube amps?

    thanks
    Jim
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2007
    If I'm purchasing from CA, are there any tariffs, etc..?
    "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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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,569
    edited September 2007
    MIT sells $200.00 IC's???
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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