Interconnects?

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katya
katya Posts: 32
edited November 2003 in Flea Market
Please help me what brand for best interconnects to use for connecting Pre to Amp any suggestions? I need only 2 feet in Length. Where I can find them?

Thanks
My Polk Audio Speakers are:
RTA 11TL>SOLD
CS 245i
LS/Fx
PSW 650
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 52,244
    edited November 2003
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    MIT at www.mitcables.com

    Take a look and see if you like anything. If so, look on www.audiogon.com for used ones at good prices or if you want new I can refer you to a dealer that sells them new at 50% off list.
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  • dcarlson
    dcarlson Posts: 1,740
    edited November 2003
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    Hey F1, which ones do you own?

    When it comes time for some new ICs you'll have to let me know about this dealer. It won't be for a while though. ;)
    SDA-2a, Anthem Pre-2L, Anthem Amp 1, MF A324 DAC, Rotel RCD1070

    Senn HD650 Cardas, Mapletree Audio Ear+ HD2, Kimber KS1030, Bel Canto DAC2, M-Audio Transit, Laptop.
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,888
    edited November 2003
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    Katya,
    If you just want to get yourself started quickly you can use any old cables with RCA connectors at both ends. The cheap ones that manufacturers always include with their components can be used for your purpose.

    In the long run I'd suggest getting some higher quality cables that are well shielded. Unfortunately, the interconnects on the ends of cables contribute the most cost to the cables. For example, a 1 meter pair of good RCA cables may be $40, while a 2 meter pair of the same type will be $50. I usually get the 2 meter length because the cost isn't much different and they can be used for longer reaches elsewhere if I decide to upgrade cables.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 52,244
    edited November 2003
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    Kayta,

    You asked what brand for the BEST IC's, right? The generic patch cords that come with some gear are not the best. $40.00 IC's aren't either and the ends are not the major cost of cables. Perhaps if you gave your price range we could help you better.




    Dave,

    Shotgun S1's and I'd be glad to give you the info when you're ready.
    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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  • katya
    katya Posts: 32
    edited November 2003
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    First of all thanks for your quick response. I need a one for only a foot long to 2 feet. My bugget will at least $200 pair.

    F1, thanks for the links you provided. Where is that dealer that sells them new at 50% off list.

    Katya
    My Polk Audio Speakers are:
    RTA 11TL>SOLD
    CS 245i
    LS/Fx
    PSW 650
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,629
    edited November 2003
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    www.signalcable.com has some nice, modestly priced cables available. They are available in custom lengths.
    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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  • katya
    katya Posts: 32
    edited November 2003
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    dorokusai, wow their price is absolutely affordable, thanks for the info. I might consider SignalCable.

    Katya
    My Polk Audio Speakers are:
    RTA 11TL>SOLD
    CS 245i
    LS/Fx
    PSW 650
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  • dcarlson
    dcarlson Posts: 1,740
    edited November 2003
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    For $200 you should take a look at Kimber Kable. You should be able to get some really nice ones on audiogon for that price as well.
    SDA-2a, Anthem Pre-2L, Anthem Amp 1, MF A324 DAC, Rotel RCD1070

    Senn HD650 Cardas, Mapletree Audio Ear+ HD2, Kimber KS1030, Bel Canto DAC2, M-Audio Transit, Laptop.
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  • criverajr
    criverajr Posts: 1,675
    edited November 2003
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    Katya,

    I concur with the others have signal cable running speakers and just ordered interconnects good prices and top notch quality, are they 200 a pair no but I think they will do.

    CRj
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited November 2003
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    katya,
    Frank at Signal Cable gives Club Members a 5% discount, so be sure to mention you were referred here...
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited November 2003
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    i have to seccond sigonal cable

    the products are top notch i have 7 of the analog 2 with the bullets i have 2 digital cables and 1 vid cable. componet cable. it is huge and hard to work with but is a great cable. it is so thick but it looks good. i will be getting 1 for my x box and replaceing the rest of my cheap cables with them.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,629
    edited November 2003
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    Ganzo - I run damn near 100% Signal brand for the 5.1, and am very happy.

    That component cable caused me issues also, it was so thick and heavy I felt uncomfortable holding it. :) Frank offers the same cable, un-sleeved, if that's a factor, but I found a way to compensate.

    Reminded me of being in the bathroom...<<drum roll>>...just kidding
    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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