Buying used IC's - how much to pay?

BottomFeeder
BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
edited March 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
I'm looking to buy some used cables - seems like Kimber PBJ's are popular on-a-budget cables - but I'm open to others.

How much should I expect to pay for 1/2 & full meter IC's?

Thanks for your help.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2008
    PBJ's can be had for around $30-$60 if you take your time.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited March 2008
    The hero's are a bit better.Ben himself makes some good ones.Tons of DIY dudes on the 'gon hocking their wares.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited March 2008
    Unless you plan to resell later, cables from the DIY people are the way to go unless you can get some insane deal you can't pass up.
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  • sb_caribou
    sb_caribou Posts: 32
    edited March 2008
    Heros generally around $100 for a meter pair on the Gon. I think that is about what I paid for mine.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited March 2008
    That sounds about right. $40 - $60 for PBJs, about $100 for Heroes.

    There are tons of good ICs out there from name brand companies and DIY / smallshops.

    I have a couple pairs of DIY 1/2 meter cables if you wanna give em a try. They are too short for my current setups. PM if interested.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited March 2008
    I highly recommend the PBJ...you may never feel a need to upgrade from it.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited March 2008
    Shoot, just talk to Ben. He's got some nice cables at decent prices. I'm sure you'll be pleased.
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited March 2008
    Those PBJ better than Signal Analog 2?
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  • furball
    furball Posts: 234
    edited March 2008
    www.monoprice.com

    Brand new, quality products, wont require you to take out a second mortgage.
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