Another Cable Question

Retro152
Retro152 Posts: 985
edited February 2009 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Sorry guys, I know this has been asked already, regarding good IC's. I have an Amp coming in this week, but havent ordered "Premo" cable's yet. Can anyone recomend a decent store- bought RCA from say Radio Shack or Best Buy i can grab real quick until i get the good cables? (No Monster).
Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
Center:POLK Csi-a6
Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
PS3
Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,203
    edited January 2009
    retro152 wrote: »
    Sorry guys, I know this has been asked already, regarding good IC's. I have an Amp coming in this week, but havent ordered "Premo" cable's yet. Can anyone recomend a decent store- bought RCA from say Radio Shack or Best Buy i can grab real quick until i get the good cables? (No Monster).

    If you are looking for something to "make do" that aren't M*, then I know at one time BB carried AR brand cables. A decent "make do" cable that's reasonably priced.

    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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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2009
    Agree with H9, the AR line of cables is respectable and relatively inexpensive.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited January 2009
    Thank's Guys, i'll check out the AR's.
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2009
    Ugg...I found AR worse than the rest, I would rather use Rat Shack cables.

    My last experience with AR was with one of their subwoofer cables. Once installed, my sub would no longer turn on by itself. I had to boost the gain in my AVR by 5+ for it to turn on by itself, and even then, it wouldn't work all the time at low volumes.
    "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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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,203
    edited January 2009
    I've never used them.........but have heard good things about them. I mean come on, it's a bare bone entry level cable he's looking for. Sort of a space saver spare........good enough to get the job done for a very short time. Atleast that's what I get from his post. If these are going to be longer term then I'd have some other suggestions.

    But as Face says................Rat Shack are just as good and I guess in his opinion better :)
    "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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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited January 2009
    heiney9 wrote: »
    I've never used them.........but have heard good things about them. I mean come on, it's a bare bone entry level cable he's looking for. Sort of a space saver spare........good enough to get the job done for a very short time. Atleast that's what I get from his post. If these are going to be longer term then I'd have some other suggestions.

    But as Face says................Rat Shack are just as good and I guess in his opinion better :)

    Yes, this would be a temporary solution, seeing the Amp will arrive before any cables ordered, and was just anxious for a quick hookup.


    Pat.
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2009
    The AR's suck. There is no life to them. For a real cheap IC check out mono prices RG6 style IC's, and from there the sky is the limit.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited January 2009
    ben62670 wrote: »
    The AR's suck. There is no life to them. For a real cheap IC check out mono prices RG6 style IC's, and from there the sky is the limit.
    Ben

    Okay Ben, thanks much for the help.
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,203
    edited January 2009
    ben62670 wrote: »
    The AR's suck. There is no life to them. For a real cheap IC check out mono prices RG6 style IC's, and from there the sky is the limit.
    Ben

    What brick and mortar store can one walk in and get these? He stated he needed some quick cables available at a local store. I could come up with a whole list from on-line sellers.

    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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2009
    I know. I had AR cables, and I would just assume use the 99 cent pieces that came with whatever is in the house till he could order something. Another option would be to look online to find a local AQ dealer. Their lower end stuff is pretty decent.
    Ben

    http://www.audioquest.com/
    Looks like Mass would be the closest option:( RatShack gold series isn't that cheap either.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,119
    edited February 2009
    retro152 wrote: »
    Sorry guys, I know this has been asked already, regarding good IC's. I have an Amp coming in this week, but havent ordered "Premo" cable's yet. Can anyone recomend a decent store- bought RCA from say Radio Shack or Best Buy i can grab real quick until i get the good cables? (No Monster).

    I am in the same boat. My amp is due to arrive Tuesday to power my SDA-2B's in my HT, and I need an IC ~6 feet long.

    Any more suggestions on a good cheapo?
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited February 2009
    retro152 wrote: »
    Sorry guys, I know this has been asked already, regarding good IC's. I have an Amp coming in this week, but havent ordered "Premo" cable's yet. Can anyone recomend a decent store- bought RCA from say Radio Shack or Best Buy i can grab real quick until i get the good cables? (No Monster).

    PM Ben. I'm sure he can make you cables that will "make do" without breaking your bank.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,119
    edited February 2009
    What about these Audioquest Alpha-Snake for $25.80 shipped? Good deal for a low budget cable?

    http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/751035577/audioquest-alpha-snake-2m
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  • jacob.simpson
    jacob.simpson Posts: 481
    edited February 2009
    Think you can try Monoprice.com you can send them back if you dont like it.
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  • John K.
    John K. Posts: 822
    edited February 2009
    Conrad, not nearly a good enough deal, although less of a rip-off than much of their other wire. Even at that price level we shouldn't encourage fantasy operations such as AQ, Monster, etc. with our money.

    For your simple needs the MonoPrice item here can't be beat regardless of price.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,203
    edited February 2009
    John K. wrote: »
    For your simple needs the MonoPrice item here can't be beat regardless of price.

    Anti-HiFi insurgent............I laughed long and hard when I read that......you really are too much John K.......too much-LOL

    H9

    P.s. and my Aleph sounds exactly like my Adcom amp :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
    "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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  • raidersrule76
    raidersrule76 Posts: 471
    edited February 2009
    You could also try blue jeans cable they are not to horrible on price and they have rather quick shipping.

    mark
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited February 2009
    Speaking from experience, Monoprice interconnects are great if you like to listen to your speakers with a blanket over them.
    "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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