Would a reasonably priced RCA-cable give me any improvement in sound? - Page 3

Here's what is connecting (some of) my components: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021803&p_id=2865&seq=1&format=1#largeimage

12 feet, 75 ohm, 22 AWG, gold plated. For $3.47.  

Even though I probably don't have enough high-end components to tell any sound difference, it is a great deal, and it feels like the cable is pretty much indestructible. The same cable is also available in sizes down to 1.5 feet in length (and no, I don't work for Monoprice, just a happy customer).

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Originally Posted by mmebagnariol 

Do you really think that adding an additional layer of material to the termination ends, a material that is a WORSE conductor than copper, is going to increase conductivity? The only reason that gold plated connectors are used is because gold is resistant to corrosion. That's it. No snake oil.

 

 

I think that gold conducts better than copper oxide.

Sure, but gold certainly doesn't 'sound' better than copper. ;)

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Originally Posted by R-Audiohead 

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Originally Posted by mmebagnariol 

Do you really think that adding an additional layer of material to the termination ends, a material that is a WORSE conductor than copper, is going to increase conductivity? The only reason that gold plated connectors are used is because gold is resistant to corrosion. That's it. No snake oil.

 

 

I think that gold conducts better than copper oxide.

Good choice (what I use and recommend). Better to save your hard-earned $ for purchasing recordings or going to live shows.
 

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Originally Posted by ElectroGeek007 

Here's what is connecting (some of) my components: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021803&p_id=2865&seq=1&format=1#largeimage

 

12 feet, 75 ohm, 22 AWG, gold plated. For $3.47.  

 

Even though I probably don't have enough high-end components to tell any sound difference, it is a great deal, and it feels like the cable is pretty much indestructible. The same cable is also available in sizes down to 1.5 feet in length (and no, I don't work for Monoprice, just a happy customer).

No, no improvement in sound, but it will last longer. I helped a mate tidy and dust behind his hifi setup a while back, something which had not been done for a few years

One IC looked brand new, a £20 one from Cambridge. The other cheapo out of the box ones were corroding. The setup sounded better as I cleaned all of the ICs. So it is worth spending some money. I use a DIY Neutrik Rean and Van Damme cable.

Yes an improvement in sound, but only your ears will tell you if you find it worth the money.

I believe there is a high likelihood that you will notice a difference. However, sometimes the difference is nothing more than establishing a clean connection that is often the outcome of swapping IC's. You could also try cleaning the existing contacts (Caig works pretty well), both female and male connectors, and reinsert with a bit of as twist for a solid connection. Notice a difference? 

As for cables themselves? Yes, I believe you could hear a difference with some nice cables too, but just try the cleaning thingy above first.