bdb55
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I recently realized that I still have cheap plastic interconnects between my home CD changer and amp. I also realized that listening to my Ety 4P's through the amp would be a lot more enjoyable if I didn't have to stand within three feet of the amp. So, I want to know the best all-around value for interconnects and a headphone extension.
I've read that you should spend between 10-20% of your system’s value on cables. I think the CD player and amp were both about $300, as were the Etys, and if you consider my $400 speakers that will also be benefiting from cable upgrades (at least the interconnects), my budget should be around $200 for the interconnects and extension combined. Here's what I'm considering:
Interconnects:
Bolder - Type 1 audio interconnects, $80
Outlaw - PCA pure copper analog, $35
Ted's Excellent Cable - Dimension RCA, $72
DiMarzio interconnects - $89
Kimber - PBJ, $69
Sonic Horizons - Sunrise, $40; Daybreak, $70; Hurricane $100
Headphone Extensions (appx. 10 feet):
DiMarzio - SilverAudio, $59; Big Red, $125
Ted's Excellent Cable - Earcandy, $89
Kimber - PBJ, $89
Sonic Horizons - Sunrise, $38; Daybreak, $70; Hurricane, $150
In addition, my amp has a 1/4" jack, and the Ety's have a 1/8" plug. So, instead of using an adaptor, I was wondering if it would be possible to get a 1/4 male to 1/8 female extension. Thanks in advance for any advice! Oh, the other thing I was wondering about: is the 4P -> 4S converter really worth it? (Subtract $50 from my cable + interconnect budget if it is...)
I've read that you should spend between 10-20% of your system’s value on cables. I think the CD player and amp were both about $300, as were the Etys, and if you consider my $400 speakers that will also be benefiting from cable upgrades (at least the interconnects), my budget should be around $200 for the interconnects and extension combined. Here's what I'm considering:
Interconnects:
Bolder - Type 1 audio interconnects, $80
Outlaw - PCA pure copper analog, $35
Ted's Excellent Cable - Dimension RCA, $72
DiMarzio interconnects - $89
Kimber - PBJ, $69
Sonic Horizons - Sunrise, $40; Daybreak, $70; Hurricane $100
Headphone Extensions (appx. 10 feet):
DiMarzio - SilverAudio, $59; Big Red, $125
Ted's Excellent Cable - Earcandy, $89
Kimber - PBJ, $89
Sonic Horizons - Sunrise, $38; Daybreak, $70; Hurricane, $150
In addition, my amp has a 1/4" jack, and the Ety's have a 1/8" plug. So, instead of using an adaptor, I was wondering if it would be possible to get a 1/4 male to 1/8 female extension. Thanks in advance for any advice! Oh, the other thing I was wondering about: is the 4P -> 4S converter really worth it? (Subtract $50 from my cable + interconnect budget if it is...)