Cables What kind?

Posted by Alan Maier[SysOp] on September 27, 1998 at 09:06:01:

In Reply to: Cables What kind? posted by bj on September 26, 1998 at 20:52:41:

YIKES! Now here is a hot topic that pops up now and again. Here is my opinion, and others will have their own opinion on the subject. The components on the system exhibit a number of electrical characteristics at the input and output stage. Interconnect cables also have their own set of electrical characteristics... and when you combine them you often get very different results. On a very revealing system it's easy to hear the difference, that's why so many audiophiles visit the lunatic fringe when buying cables! I feel that you should at least spend enough to buy a good, solid quality cable that will hold up to years of use. Look for good quality ends that are attached well to the cable. If you go with the entry level cables from from brands as AudioQuest, Kimber, Straight-Wire and the like you should be just fine. I know of people who have been pleased with the gold-ended cables from Radio Shack - the ends are almost *too* tight but they are a good starting point.

Enjoy,

Alan

: I am a novice at electronics but i am learning. My question is does it make a difference what cables i use when connecting my system. I have an hk avr85 and infinity overature3 speakers. also a sony cd player that should be upgraded. What cables should i use to connect my cd player, right now they are just cheap rca plugs. What speaker cable should I use? Do all these pricey cable really make a difference? Thank you

Follow Ups:

• Cables What kind? Bob Moss 18:44:28 10/01/98 (1)
  • Cables What kind? Alan Maier[SysOp] 22:19:04 10/01/98 (0)

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