[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Any problem using a subwoofer cable for SB3 digital output?

2005-12-27 Thread cvj
Kyle Wrote: > Is there really something about a subwoofer cable that makes it > unsuitable for using it on the coax output of the SB3? It was the only > single coax cable I could find that was long enough (12 feet). All the > regular coax cables of that lenght were sold out. I found the Etherr

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Any problem using a subwoofer cable for SB3 digital output?

2005-12-16 Thread tomsi42
tomsi42 Wrote: > I had to find one today, and it say's 75 ohm in writing on the actual > cable. > > It is one of those cheesy ones you get with your video card, and the > plugs are lousy. Strangly, the actual cable doesn't look to bad, as it > is thicker than usual... I have now swapped the di

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Any problem using a subwoofer cable for SB3 digital output?

2005-12-15 Thread tomsi42
bludragon Wrote: > puffalo: I'd be very suprised if the 'free' on is actually 75 Ohm / any > good. I had to find one today, and it say's 75 ohm in writing on the actual cable. It is one of those cheesy ones you get with your video card, and the plugs are lousy. Strangly, the actual cable doesn

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Any problem using a subwoofer cable for SB3 digital output?

2005-12-15 Thread bludragon
puffalo: I'd be very suprised if the 'free' on is actually 75 Ohm / any good. -- bludragon bludragon's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1530 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthrea

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Any problem using a subwoofer cable for SB3 digital output?

2005-12-15 Thread Heuer
You can get a quality one made up to any length by this guy: http://www.scorpioncables.com/ He uses Canare cable and connectors and does it as a hobby so be gentle! -- Heuer Heuer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Any problem using a subwoofer cable for SB3 digital output?

2005-12-14 Thread puffalo
You can find a free 75ohm videa cable in: 1. If you bought a good video card for your pc they usually toss one in. 2. Digi Video cams usually come with one. 3. DVD players also usually come with one. Happy hunting /harris -- puffalo --

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Any problem using a subwoofer cable for SB3 digital output?

2005-12-14 Thread Kyle
I'm getting music, but it doesn't seem to have the clarity and depth of my Denon CD player. Since this is a new install, I don't know if it's the cable or not. Guess I'll get a regular coax audio interconnect cable and try it. -- Kyle --

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Any problem using a subwoofer cable for SB3 digital output?

2005-12-14 Thread bludragon
It will probably work, but as mentioned above, proper 75 Ohm cable is best, especially for longer runs. I've just received my order from here: (US) http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/digital-audio/index.htm (Europe) http://www.bluejeanscable.co.uk/store/digital-audio/index.htm It looks to be a

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Any problem using a subwoofer cable for SB3 digital output?

2005-12-13 Thread seanadams
It might not work (not designed for 75 ohm, high bandwidth) Video cable is recommended if you don't have an "s/pdif" cable handy. -- seanadams seanadams's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3 View th