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3.5mm to 3.5mm Cable Quality - Does it matter?

post #1 of 8
3/10/09 at 5:20pm
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Hi all,

This (will be) my setup and I have a quick question...

Computer > USB Cable > HeadAmp Pico USB DAC / Amp > 3.5mm to 3.5mm Cable > AudioEngine A5 Speakers

I know that for say, the USB cable, it's a digital signal, so I can use any kind of cable I want. But how much emphasis should I put on my 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable? I'm looking at something like this (Maybe not this exactly but you get the idea)

DealExtreme: $1.56 3.5mm Audio Jack Connection Cable (1.5M)

But I don't mind spending more for a better quality cable, ifit'll make a difference. I don't have the money for any $100+ cables, But between a $1 cable and a $25 cable, is there a difference?

Thank you all very much
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post #2 of 8
3/11/09 at 11:41pm
Yeah. A silver cable is better for lossless and a copper for mp3s. Get something decent if you can. No idea what Canada has available sorry.
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post #3 of 8
3/12/09 at 8:53am
on the whole id say no it doesnt make much difference but thats getting into the v low end where i think it may begin to start having a noticeable effect. try on amazon there should be things maybe arround the $10-15 mark that if it was me id be much happy buying.

or buy both ad tell us what you find. do your ears hear a difference?
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post #4 of 8
3/12/09 at 11:21am
Just find a decent enough OFC cable with a decent thickness of guage and keep it only as long as you need.

Microphone cable often works well. Shouldnt cost much at all.
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post #5 of 8
3/12/09 at 11:40am
I use SPOFC microphone cable (Van Damme) for LOD's. Over here in the UK it's about £1 a metre + 2 # Neutrik 3.5mm Jacks (about £1.50 each) a bit of solder and 'Bobs Ya Unkle' High quality mini to mini....
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post #6 of 8
3/12/09 at 12:31pm
Yeah, the cable sure can make a difference.
These materials differ, and they don't necessary sound the same. Conductor (copper, silver, purity, ..), connectors, solder, insulation, cable length, ..
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post #7 of 8
3/14/09 at 2:06pm
Premium Quality Custom Audio Cable Assembly - Milian Acoustics

My go to place for IC's
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post #8 of 8
3/17/09 at 12:06am
Also HEADROOM carries a couple of different length Cardas 3.5 to 3.5 starting @ 18.00
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