Tinman1952
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Breathe? What on earth does this mean? 😂This basic cable enables their and the qualities of other components costing far more to shine through just nicely by enabling them to breathe
12th Monkey
Moderator
I suggested it might be better if this thread didn't become personal. The OP is asking that the thread avoid being locked, which will happen if it continues to be personal.
TrevC
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Meanwhile, back to the interconnects that will all sound identical at line levels if they are made of ordinary wire. Let's all pretend they sound different.
In the next few days I will trundle down to Richers. It'll take a while for my ears to adjust no doubt, then I can give you my thoughts on their performance
Tinman1952
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That is your opinion and should not be stated as a fact. Many enthusiasts disagree with this statement.
shadders
Well-known member
Hi,
For those who follow science, then it is a fact to them.
No one is stating that a subjective person cannot state their opinion which they see as fact, and actually state is a fact.
Regards,
Shadders.
TrevC
Well-known member
It would be a weird alternative universe indeed if bits of tinned screened wire used at line level suddenly started to really make stereo systems sound different. Thank goodness they don't and never have.
Tinman1952
Well-known member
Some real science and a sensible view for all those who say any old cable will do and a cable is just a cable... construction matters.
Audio/Video Cables: The Science and the Insanity - HomeTheaterHifi.com
In this article we are going to start taking a look at the engineering and science behind cable design, and the costs. It will be an on-going article, like the Vinyl vs. CD series that we started publishing a while back. You will be free to express your opinions in the commenting section at the...
hometheaterhifi.com
Julian Stevens
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My system is (mostly) Bryston electronics and PMC speakers and, as Van Damme are the cables that PMC use, I've used them myself for several years. The problem, though, has been a maddening and persistent brightness in the treble and glare in the midrange, the only (not really satisfactory) remedy having been to insert fixed value cement resistors to the tweeters.
Over the past five years or so, I've gradually switched away from Van Damme cables to Studio Connections (Abbey Road) Reference Plus and, though expensive (but not as expensive as quite a few others), they're truly excellent, especially the speaker cables. I managed to get a 4m pair at a very attractive price and would recommend them to anyone (full RRP is £1,600/pr).
Van Damme's 110 ohm digital cable (with XLR terminations) is, however, very good (and wonderfully inexpensive), better than any of the many BNC-terminated ones that I've yet tried (including the one made by Studio Connections). It's the only XLR-terminated one that I've tried, though, so there may be better ones available, albeit with higher price tags. I'm currently considering buying a DH Labs Silver Sonic D-110 XLR digital cable, though at about £130 + import duties (from the US via eBay) and no returns, it could be a costly plunge if (in my system) it doesn't live up to expectations.
Over the past five years or so, I've gradually switched away from Van Damme cables to Studio Connections (Abbey Road) Reference Plus and, though expensive (but not as expensive as quite a few others), they're truly excellent, especially the speaker cables. I managed to get a 4m pair at a very attractive price and would recommend them to anyone (full RRP is £1,600/pr).
Van Damme's 110 ohm digital cable (with XLR terminations) is, however, very good (and wonderfully inexpensive), better than any of the many BNC-terminated ones that I've yet tried (including the one made by Studio Connections). It's the only XLR-terminated one that I've tried, though, so there may be better ones available, albeit with higher price tags. I'm currently considering buying a DH Labs Silver Sonic D-110 XLR digital cable, though at about £130 + import duties (from the US via eBay) and no returns, it could be a costly plunge if (in my system) it doesn't live up to expectations.
Gray
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At last....
Been down to Richers earlier today. Picked up a set of Cambridge AUD 300 3 meters for £29.00. Yet to unpack. They look good. Once I get familiar with them I'll give you my view.
Been down to Richers earlier today. Picked up a set of Cambridge AUD 300 3 meters for £29.00. Yet to unpack. They look good. Once I get familiar with them I'll give you my view.
Fitted the cables
Well...
They sound fine but the wagging things need to get fully acquainted with a different sound before I can make a fair appraisal.
Well...
They sound fine but the wagging things need to get fully acquainted with a different sound before I can make a fair appraisal.
Ivabigun
Active member
I use " Futureshop " for a starter as they have good range of products and competitive pricing and great delivery , Right now I am building a new hifi and using QED xlr's , inters and speaker , s/woof cables , all very good and all have good review info and price ranges to suit all that could help make up your mind up which is what it is all about .
Just update on the QEDs. After a few days of listening, there is slightly more openness to the presentation. But given the cables they replaced were over 20-years old, it isn't surprising.
Good cables that replaced good cables in their day. Worth £30? Depends on your equipment priorities.
Good cables that replaced good cables in their day. Worth £30? Depends on your equipment priorities.
record_spot
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Al ears
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I have used a few Fisual cables and found them to be very well constructed for the money
Gray
Well-known member
I use their banana plugs. They're decent quality and good value.
(There's a bit of a naff logo on the body, but it's no problem).
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