mini to rca interconnect

[HisoKa]

hello, im here to gather some opinion.. basically im looking to get myself a mini to rca cable to hook an amp straight to my soundcard... it seems that there are lotsa branded cable out there while there is also some made to order cable.. please feel free to throw in suggestion and reccomendation... know anyone that make good cable...? or u think some of the branded ones are the best...? basically i am looking to spend not more than $100 for a cable around 50cm length... any ideas / suggestion will be appreciated!

 

[Lumient]

Zu Pivot is pretty good option. Quite cheap from US ebay. Or order one from Head-Fis great DIY-cable makers.

 

[mrarroyo]

Contact Blue Jean Cable via email, they make a very nice 1 meter long 1/8" to RCA for about $40 including S&H. There are more expensive versions out there but it starts hiting the point of diminishing returns quickly. Good luck.

 

[tpc41]

this guy looks like a quality cable for a respectable price

Tributaries - DCYP-010B - iPod Audio "Y" Adapter Cable 1.0M-Audio Advisor

 

[Andrew_WOT]

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Originally Posted by Lumient /img/forum/go_quote.gif Zu Pivot is pretty good option. Quite cheap from US ebay. Or order one from Head-Fis great DIY-cable makers.

X2 on Pivot, killer quality for the price. Plus they use silver alloy, so it's not regular copper IC.
Pivot™ Stereo Mini to RCA audio cable - Zu Audio - Phone (800) 516-8925

Try ebay, they are much cheaper there.

 

[HisoKa]

thanks for the reply everyone..! i started to get some offer from headfiers... basically.. what do u all think the advantages / disadvantages of going for private build... versus branded cable...? also... if i make the cable longer, will it reduce sound quality...?

 

[Lumient]

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Originally Posted by HisoKa /img/forum/go_quote.gif thanks for the reply everyone..! i started to get some offer from headfiers... basically.. what do u all think the advantages / disadvantages of going for private build... versus branded cable...? also... if i make the cable longer, will it reduce sound quality...?

The greatest advantage is that you can get it customized for your needs (right length, materials). You'll probably pay a little/much less than for big brand cables.

The length is probably not an issue if you are not after a very long cable. Exprerienced DIYers can most likely help with the options if you'll tell your equipment and what kind of sound signature you're after / what kind of music you listen to.

 

[OutdoorXplorer]

i am satisfied with the cable pro panaroma mini to rca.

 

[JackeShan]

I needed a stereo mini to RCA so I just ordered the Monster Cable Interlink200 today.

Is it a decent cable (if anyone knows)? At least it should be better than the stock cables I got with my Xonar D2X sound card.
I got the cable for $75.

http://www.hifihuset.se/catalog/imag...link200-MJ.jpg

 

[HisoKa]

so different materials will yield different sound signature..? like how big a adifference it is..? if im only after a cable that will transfer sound they way they're produced by my soundcard,, with no bias or distortion.. any secific materials that might be better..?