[CompressionalFlagellation]

Being the young grasshopper I am, I thought I'd ask any of you random head-fi senseis if either of these adapters(1 and 2) would be a bottle neck in a system using a PA Caliente amp and these interconnects.

Are these interconnects even nessesary? I do have a regular brand-X stereo RCA in a box somewhere; would that be sufficient, or would I benefit from this 2 foot, $50, stereo RCA?

Thanks

 

[El_Doug]

trying my best to not push my dislike high end cables aside, ill offer this advice based on nothing more than logic, not experience:

an improved cable is supposed to better transfer the audio signal between your two devices. if you run through the cable + an adapter, then the worse of the two will limit the signal. there is no reason to say, however, that the cables will not be the limiting factor, and that the interconnects aren't terrific.

keep in mind also though, that the number of connections should be kept to a minimum. that is to say, even if you bought $1200 adapters (if they even exist), the fewer the better, since each cable->adapter connection is not a solder point, but a pressure connection.

 

[BIG POPPA]

You can get the cable(s) you need from a lot of Head-fi sponsors. It looks like you may need a RCA to mini and maybe a mini to 1/4 plug? These cables are easy to come by. The Signal Cable looks like a fine RCA. It may be wiser to get exactly what you need in the first place. You might get a lot of grief when you hook things up and they may not work as you think they should. Less is more, and adapters are great when you are in a pinch and don't have the necessary cables to hook up your gear. In this case I would find out exactly the cable(s) that are needed for your set up and then go from there. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Uncle Erik]

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Originally Posted by CompressionalFlagellation /img/forum/go_quote.gif Are these interconnects even nessesary? I do have a regular brand-X stereo RCA in a box somewhere; would that be sufficient, or would I benefit from this 2 foot, $50, stereo RCA?

Use what you have first. If you notice a problem - and you probably won't - then consider other options. But always start with what you already have and always try the least expensive cables and interconnects first.

 

[CompressionalFlagellation]

Thank you all for your advice. I will be connecting a PA Caliente amp to an NI Guitar Rig 3 Kontrol board (line out section: two 1/4 outputs -- here I plan on using two 1/4 male to RCA female mono adapters), and at other times to my sound card (obviously the 1/8). Am I correct with these being the two best connection methods?

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif Use what you have first. If you notice a problem - and you probably won't - then consider other options. But always start with what you already have and always try the least expensive cables and interconnects first.

I agree.

BTW, I am trying to understand why you need adapters. What source will you be using to feed your amp. If it is a portable cd-player or a DAP w/ a mini jack as the output then one of the cheapest ways to go is via a Radio Shack mini to rca cable.

Acoustic Research (AP-042) 3-Ft. Mini-to-RCA Audio Adapter - RadioShack.com

Another very good option is to go with a mini to rca by Blue Jean Cable MS-1.

Precision Stereo Audio Cables from Blue Jeans Cable

Good luck.

 

[CompressionalFlagellation]

So just to clarify, my amp is the Purity Audio Caliente, which will be used interchangeably with:

1) Native Instruments Guitar Rig Kontrol (two 1/4 outputs)

2) Creative X-fi FatPro (one 1/8 output)

3) Yamaha RX-V659 (Stereo RCA output)

Thus, my predilection toward using adapters with regular stereo RCA cables, rather than purchasing separate cables for each utility.

 

[BIG POPPA]

I would get all the cables the first time and then maybe think about a switch box or pre amp of some sort to turn a knob instead of changing a cable.

 

[CompressionalFlagellation]

That's probably what i'd do, but everything is in different rooms...wha wha whaaa