Sky HD cable upgrade suggestions!

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I have ordered Sky HD reluctantly as NTL/UPC have no immediate plans to supply HD in my area here in Ireland and am now looking forward to the installation in 2 weeks. However, in preparation, I was wondering if anyone could suggest a suitable optical upgrade cable for audio to my Cambridge Audio 640R amp and HDMI cable for my Panasonic TX37LZ television. What kind of price should I be considering for such items? Has anyone else seen significant improvements with cable upgrades compaired to the ones supplied

Any kind of direction would be appreciated, cheers.

 

[Binman]

I got my HDMI cable from thatcable.com and it was only a fiver and arrived the next day. Can't say I've seen any difference, mainly as I haven't actually dat down and done a a/b test, but its good to know its there! I think they have been reviewed on WHF

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks Binman, Sky HD box is due for installation this Friday and Thatcable HDMI is due for delivery this week. Not bad for ?10 just hope it does the job. Also ordered True Colour Industrial Coral cable for the audio side of things, so here's hoping I'm blown away !!

 

[Anonymous]

I bought the Thatcable a few months ago and it did seem to sharpen the picture slightly. Also had a similar experience with a Tacima CS-929 mains conditioner that I bought recently and I am currently very happy with both SD and HD pictures from my Sky HD box.

 

[Anonymous]

Optical cables are all quite similar in my experience up to a certain price point. £15 quid should get you a good quality shielded one with spring loaded terminations. Cambridge audio do a good one. As for HDMI , i bought a qed reference cable going half price for 45 quid and although its pricey it delivered a better picture than all cheaper ones i compared it to which were all brand name good cables. Worth the lay out as you will have it for ever and it really makes the best of whatever you connect it to.