Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-04-11 Thread -Stef-
chevvies;186877 Wrote: My Blue Jeans cable arrived, quick delivery, very, very nice cable - well made and nice plugs. What BLC cable did you order and how does it compare to the standard interconnect cable that is deliverded with the SB3? -- -Stef- Yamaha - Chario - MJ Acoustics -

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-04-10 Thread Mark Scanlan
I'm looking for a new analogue inteconnect cable but and have more Qs than answers from this thread: I'm green and no audiophile either but I still have a good pair of ears. I did a listening comp before buying my present cable 18yrs ago - there were quite big differences between the real cheap

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-04-10 Thread egd
Mark Scanlan;193899 Wrote: I'm looking for a new analogue inteconnect cable but and have more Qs than answers from this thread: I'm green and no audiophile either but I still have a good pair of ears. I did a listening comp before buying my present cable 18yrs ago - there were quite big

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-04-10 Thread slimkid
Mark Scanlan;193899 Wrote: Are you suggesting that a $30 - $40 blue jeans cable is real good audio quality i.e. you would put it between your Transporter and a $3000 amp? Do you think that the Transporter would mind? Or, that $3000 amp might get offended. If so, don't even try. -- slimkid

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-04-10 Thread andy_c
Skunk;185385 Wrote: Luckily I just came across this* post by AndyC on cableAsylum. I wonder if he and AndyC772 (here), are the same real person? That was my post about the Canare RCAs hooked up to Belden 89259 cable. -- andy_c

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-04-10 Thread Skunk
andy_c;193976 Wrote: That was my post about the Canare RCAs hooked up to Belden 89259 cable. Not sure where I got AndyC772, there must be a couple of you here. Your instructions were really helpful, or will be once I get the tool that is. The only thing holding me up is the thought of BNC

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-04-10 Thread andy_c
Skunk;194094 Wrote: Not sure where I got AndyC772, there must be a couple of you here. Your instructions were really helpful, or will be once I get the tool that is. The only thing holding me up is the thought of BNC connectors. Thanks. BTW, the only reason I got the more expensive

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-03-10 Thread chevvies
My Blue Jeans cable arrived, quick delivery, very, very nice cable - well made and nice plugs. -- chevvies chevvies's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9152 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-03-04 Thread chevvies
Well I finally ordered a Blue Jeans cable. I like the sound of the phono plugs they use. -- chevvies chevvies's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9152 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-03-04 Thread Skunk
chevvies;185367 Wrote: Well I finally ordered a Blue Jeans cable. I like the sound of the phono plugs they use. I would love to be able to crimp canare connectors. The tool/die is expensive, so I've always checked ebay, but they're rare. Luckily I just came across this* post by AndyC on

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-03-04 Thread pablolie
In my chain, I have a combination of Kimber, Mogami, and Cardas cables. All I care about is that they somehow provide some sort of assurance of being built well for optimal transparency - I have never been under the illusion cables provide for active improvement. They just have to be good quakity

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-03-04 Thread Mark Lanctot
Skunk;185385 Wrote: I would love to be able to crimp canare connectors. The tool/die is expensive, so I've always checked ebay, but they're rare. Bet it's less expensive than a set of expensive cables. ;-) But yeah, I think the tool is around $100 or so. It would pay for itself if you make

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-03-04 Thread Skunk
Mark Lanctot;185421 Wrote: But yeah, I think the tool is around $100 or so. It would pay for itself if you make several sets of component video cables, but as you state, HDMI has replaced that application. Just to clarify, the canare stuff is closer to $250 for '_tool, die, and

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-03-04 Thread Mark Lanctot
Skunk;185428 Wrote: Just to clarify, the canare stuff is closer to $250 for '_tool, die, and stripper_' (http://www.westlake-electronic.com/cgi-bin/store.php?detail=yessearch=searchitem_no=CAN-TS100E) -but it looks like the asylum post is a good alternative for around $100. Oh yeah. You

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-03-03 Thread 325xi
I'm really curious to hear objectivists opinion on this: http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/cables/messages/127754.html (Not about listening tests, but about no-so-simple cable designs) -- 325xi simaudio nova cdp simaudio moon i-5 revel performa m20 via acoustic zen matrix reference ii and

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-02-26 Thread bobschneider
325xi;183329 Wrote: Is there anything like that (Canare and Belden cabling, Neutrik connectors, quality build) available in Canada? I don't know for sure, but Markertek may ship to Canada. -- bobschneider

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-02-26 Thread chevvies
mglaudiolabs;182492 Wrote: I would also recommend Blue Jeans Cables. I believe they have been mentioned before. They offer excellent value for money. I refer many of our clients to them. Blue Jeans Cables: http://www.bluejeanscables.com I've heard of them before, worth investigating, and

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-02-24 Thread jmourik
mglaudiolabs;182492 Wrote: Blue Jeans Cables: http://www.bluejeanscables.com +1 for Blue Jeans Cables. Good cables, good prices, no nonsense. Fast shipping. Good explanations on their web site. -- jmourik jmourik's

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-02-24 Thread 325xi
bobschneider;183017 Wrote: Buy your cables where the pros do. Real engineering, great quality and selection, very sensible pricing. Canare and Belden cabling, Neutrik connectors. RCAs, XLRs, phone plugs, toslink, etc, etc. I use these cables in my own system, and are very happy with

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-02-23 Thread Eric Carroll
In the rather forlone hope I might influence someone to avoid spending tons of cash... Here is a company that makes totally reasonable cables, doesn't charge alot, and is really nice to deal with. They make balanced, unbalanced and video cables amongst many others. Definately NOT audiophile

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-02-23 Thread 325xi
Eric Carroll;182707 Wrote: In the rather forlone hope I might influence someone to avoid spending tons of cash... Here is a company that makes totally reasonable cables, doesn't charge alot, and is really nice to deal with. They make balanced, unbalanced and video cables amongst many

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-02-23 Thread slimkid
325xi;182780 Wrote: I'm wondering how do you know they're of high quality? They don't offer much details, not even LRC parameters. How can I find they are different from Radioshack stuff? I'm still not convinced cable geometry doesn't matter at all, and the plainest one will do - it just

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-02-23 Thread empty99
I used coax RG-59 terminated with good gold plated soldered RCA plugs, make them as short as possible and save your money for more music purchases! SB3-MF A3.24-50Kohm Alps pot-2 Nak PA7s-BW N802-Nice! -- empty99

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-02-23 Thread tyler_durden
Anything is fine, the shorter the better. TD -- tyler_durden tyler_durden's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2701 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32988

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-02-23 Thread bobschneider
Buy your cables where the pros do. Real engineering, great quality and selection, very sensible pricing. Canare and Belden cabling, Neutrik connectors. RCAs, XLRs, phone plugs, toslink, etc, etc. I use these cables in my own system, and are very happy with them.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-02-22 Thread mglaudiolabs
I would also recommend Blue Jeans Cables. I believe they have been mentioned before. They offer excellent value for money. I refer many of our clients to them. Blue Jeans Cables: http://www.bluejeanscables.com -- mglaudiolabs Regards, Michael MGL Audio Laboratories, Inc.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-02-22 Thread beernutz
chevvies;182445 Wrote: I would suggest the Ecosse Composer, an excellent value and sounding i/c for a reasonable price, £30ish. IMO the SB3 definitely deserves it. I am using these and really like them. http://www.anticables.com/anti-ic.html -- beernutz

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Interconnect recommendations

2007-02-21 Thread chevvies
I would suggest the Ecosse Composer, an excellent value and sounding i/c for a reasonable price, £30ish. IMO the SB3 definitely deserves it. -- chevvies chevvies's Profile: