I'm quite used to seeing some ridiculous and often extortionate prices being asked for certain so-called hi-end interconnects; many of which are accompanied with a bucket load of Foo. However, having had a look at the prices being asked for AES/EBU digital interconnects (XLR), I'm quite astounded by what appears to be the biggest rip-off of all.
These are for digital signals (ones and zeros) so surely the same argument surrounding USB and Toslink interconnects applies? I cannot see how they can be charging several hundred, even several thousands of £££'s for a short length of cable.
There are much cheaper alternatives available from studio equipment suppliers and slightly more pricier ones than those advertised on eBay.
Assuming the usual criteria for build quality and robustness applies, these should be more than sufficient for the job?
Any thoughts?
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These are for digital signals (ones and zeros) so surely the same argument surrounding USB and Toslink interconnects applies? I cannot see how they can be charging several hundred, even several thousands of £££'s for a short length of cable.
There are much cheaper alternatives available from studio equipment suppliers and slightly more pricier ones than those advertised on eBay.
Assuming the usual criteria for build quality and robustness applies, these should be more than sufficient for the job?
Any thoughts?
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