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RCA to 3.5mm cable choices

post #1 of 11
2/9/09 at 7:56am
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So, I was wondering if you guys knew the differences between these and which ones would be the best. Right now I'm kind of leaning towards the Ultralinks because I like AV123, but let me know otherwise, thanks.

Ultralink/XLO Matrix Series interconnects
http://av123.com/component/page,shop...art/Itemid,37/

Hi End Silver 3.5mm headphone to RCA jack cable 1.5M
Hi End Silver 3.5mm headphone to RCA jack cable 1.5M - eBay (item 250366859571 end time Mar-03-09 17:45:44 PST)

Valab Pure Silver 3.5mm to 2 RCA
Valab Pure Silver 3.5mm to 2 RCA interconnect for ipod - eBay (item 270339693637 end time Mar-05-09 17:49:59 PST)

Two monster cables
New Monster 3.5mm RCA Y Adapter Audio Cable 20ft 6M! - eBay (item 220289261740 end time Mar-01-09 13:36:07 PST)

Monster StereoLink 3.5mm jack to RCA home/car stereo - eBay (item 280311344447 end time Mar-09-09 21:39:04 PDT)
(These I can get for $13 shipped)

Not sure if getting the more expensive alternatives would matter that much, maybe some of you professionals would know better.
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post #2 of 11
2/10/09 at 12:32am
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bump
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post #3 of 11
2/10/09 at 1:34am
I never tried any of the cables you mentioned but i have a couple of mini-to-rca and these that i have are very good:

Zu Pivot, iChord(from Chord Company) Custom IC3 from AudioArt.

I also have a mini-1(Audioquest) but i much prefer the rest.
Alot of companys also do custom mini-to-rca, u just have to ask around.

Hope that helps.
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post #4 of 11
2/10/09 at 1:45am
silver mini
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post #5 of 11
2/10/09 at 3:53am
Absolutely do not go with Monster. I bought a cheap Monster "THX" line mini->RCA plug a long time ago. I wish I didn't:

1. The metal used in the 3.5" plug was so cheap that it got severly bent over time. I'm scared to use it with anything expensive now.

2. They claimed it was shieled. It might have been, but whatever it was shielded with was absolute crap. The cable I replaced it with went a long way to solving a radio pickup problem I had with the amp I plugged it into.

From the look of that eBay auction, the 3.5mm jack is even worse constructed than the one on their THX line. Avoid.
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post #6 of 11
2/10/09 at 4:42am
Yahoo! Shopping Search Results for audioquest mini to rca

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f44/fs...7/#post5406230
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post #7 of 11
2/10/09 at 11:27pm
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Have contacted him, but no response yet.

Heard a lot of good things about BJC, seems like a good route. Any other alternate brands at this price?
I saw this suggestion in a headphone cable thread, but I'm guessing connecting these to speakers would be just as good...

Whats the difference between these (copper?) cables and "silver" cables?
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post #8 of 11
2/11/09 at 12:06am
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Originally Posted by ChroniCali View Post
Have contacted him, but no response yet.

Heard a lot of good things about BJC, seems like a good route. Any other alternate brands at this price?
I saw this suggestion in a headphone cable thread, but I'm guessing connecting these to speakers would be just as good...

Whats the difference between these (copper?) cables and "silver" cables?
Copper should sound natural and solid with a nice base. Silver tends to be bright and detailed and light in the bass department.
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post #9 of 11
2/11/09 at 1:18am
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Originally Posted by olblueyez View Post
Copper should sound natural and solid with a nice base. Silver tends to be bright and detailed and light in the bass department.
TYVM blue eyez, i guess copper it is! You have been of great help to me, thank you.
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post #10 of 11
2/11/09 at 1:45am
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Originally Posted by ChroniCali View Post
TYVM blue eyez, i guess copper it is! You have been of great help to me, thank you.
Your most welcome.
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post #11 of 11
6/13/11 at 11:13am

what cable did you decided on?

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