M-Audio Audiophile 192 Cable choices for Headphone Amplifier & Active Speakers

[burrough]

Ok, I've got these below ready except for the cables to connect them properly:

M-Audio Audiophile 192 Soundcard
Rega Ear Headphone Amplifier
M-Audio Studiophile BX8 Active Speakers
Sennheiser HD650

Now, what kind of cables do I need to get the best of them? I see on Audiophile 192 Manual, it says about using TRS cables (balanced/unbalanced). Isn't TRS cable supposed to be balanced

Most importantly, could you please recommend some specific products along with where I can get them from. I'm in the UK.

Many thanks.

 

[burrough]

bump! Please help!

 

[Drewpy]

TRS balanced cables would be beneficial to eliminate EMI for connecting your AP192 to the monitors. How much of an actual difference in reality depends on how long the cable runs are, and how "noisy" your environment is.

If the Rega amp has balanced inputs, then again, a TRS cable would be beneficial. If the Rega amp does not have balanced inputs, then there'd be SFA difference if you use TS or TRS cables.

A TRS cable is only balanced if both the devices it is connected to have balanced connectors. If either one or both have an unbalanced connector, then there's no difference between using a TRS balanced cable, and a TS unbalanced cable in that application.

 

[burrough]

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Originally Posted by Drewpy TRS balanced cables would be beneficial to eliminate EMI for connecting your AP192 to the monitors. How much of an actual difference in reality depends on how long the cable runs are, and how "noisy" your environment is. If the Rega amp has balanced inputs, then again, a TRS cable would be beneficial. If the Rega amp does not have balanced inputs, then there'd be SFA difference if you use TS or TRS cables. A TRS cable is only balanced if both the devices it is connected to have balanced connectors. If either one or both have an unbalanced connector, then there's no difference between using a TRS balanced cable, and a TS unbalanced cable in that application.

That's well explained, thanks a lot, Drewpy!

Any particular product in mind to recommend? My price range is around £70.