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Optical or coaxial; any recommendations??? Also speaker cable!!!
Just ordered this little puppy:
http://www.unbeatable.co.uk/CatalogueItem_13494.html
and was looking for some advice on an interconnect for it. Was considering this beast from amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00009MGDU/ref=sr_aps_electronics_1_1/026-2793141-3904407?tag=myrev09-21
Am I doing the right thing; or will I get something better for that price?
What about speaker cable? The system has not cost a massive amount, so I dont want to spend too much, but I dont want any old crap!
Cheers in advance for any help
RE: Optical or coaxial; any recommendations??? Also speaker cable!!!
Good choice of cable their, the Ixos will serve you fine. or consider something from the QED range.
Also from QED I would recommend their Silver Anniversary speaker cable from around £5 per metre, quality at a decent price.
Good luck.
If only everything was half price at Woolies !
RE: Optical or coaxial; any recommendations??? Also speaker cable!!!
Optical vs Co-axial is a classic hoary chestnut ;)
Best bet - buy BOTH cables from a reputable store, clearing with them that you want to return the one you like least. Then give each a listen with some of your favourite movie or music material, and decide for yourself.
DanB
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RE: Optical or coaxial; any recommendations??? Also speaker cable!!!
Dont worry about buying speaker wire, It is overpriced.
What you want is 1.5mm electrical flex, I have used this on varius applications and it cannot be beaten, Trust me.
It is available in a range of colours to suit your needs and also it is doubled sheath whereas standard speaker cable is not. (very low loss).
RE: Optical or coaxial; any recommendations??? Also speaker cable!!!
Don`t spend a stupid amount of money on a digital interconnect. £5 is OK, £25 is just silly, especially when your amp package only cost £220 odd! It doesn`t make any difference to the sound quality.
Mike
This item was edited on Wednesday, 28th January 2004, 09:33
RE: Optical or coaxial; any recommendations??? Also speaker cable!!!
Try the one at http://www.audiovisualonline.co.uk/dynamic/eshop_products.set/ref/4/display.html
Half the price of the ixos and inc delivery.
tom
RE: Optical or coaxial; any recommendations??? Also speaker cable!!!
Galaxy. What have you compeared your flex against?
All the best,
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RE: Optical or coaxial; any recommendations??? Also speaker cable!!!
Cheers for all the recommendations guys; I think I am pretty sorted, but just another quick one; subwoofer cable, should I bother, or will standard speaker wire do?
RE: Optical or coaxial; any recommendations??? Also speaker cable!!!
I use QED qnex 2 audio interconnects. £30 each. x12
Sub cable? QED £30
trust me. the difference is remarkable.
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