[supersonic1414]

Need RCA cables to run from an Apollo cd player into the Ray Samuels Raptor amp...Can anyone receommend? Audioline out? Grados?

 

[MarkyMark]

how much you prepared to spend?

 

[dudlew]

Audio Art Cables IC-1 ($40 up): I own these and they are quite good.

Van Den Hul D102 MKIII ($75 up used): I own these and they are also very good for the money.

Blue Jeans Cables: Never heard them, but heard very good things about them

Signal Cable: Never heard them, but also heard good things about them

Kimber Tonic and Timbre cables: Also good ratings, never heard thme though

These are all considered value leaders in my book, all under US$100, and you should consider checking these out before spending megabucks on cables. If you can audition, then do so. I have heard of a cable company that recommends cables based on your setup, and has a cable loan system, where you can borrow cables and listen to them in your system and make your own decision. All feasible options.

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[jpr703]

I demoed the Apollo with several different cables (Cardas, Grover, and Chord) and the Chord cables sounded by far the best. Of the Chord's I tried, the Siren seemed seemed to have the best synergy with the player. As a bonus, they're not that expensive either.

 

[pmk]

Another vote for Chord cable (I also use Siren in my setup) or Kimber for use with Rega CD. Rega also makes their own cables if you want to check them out.

 

[PFKMan23]

I use the Enigma Audio Oenomel interconnects and they are great cables.

 

[fkclo]

Some recommendations :-

1. Audio Art IC-3 - best value in my opinion

2. Synergistic Research Alpha Sterling Active X2 - ultra quiet and neutral

3. Crystal Clear Audio Cable Silver Signature - contender for the top

4. Crystal Clear Interconnect Micro - never stop to amaze

5. Black Mountain Cable - Pinnacle Gold Interconnect - a sleeper waiting to be discovered

6. Zu Gede II - all rounder for all occasions, good value

7. LaRocco Audio SilC - another surprise from the maker of the best portable amps, and very reasonable price too.

8. Rudistor Blue Shift K2 - wolf in sheep's skin from another remarkable headamp designer

My suggestion - can't go wrong with any one of the above

F. Lo

 

[Thaddy]

I haven't heard many cables, but have had good experiences with the offerings from Signal Cable and Magwire's (if you can find them). I owned the Zu Oxyfuel's as well but found them way too stiff for my needs.

 

[MonkeyMan]

Tara Labs "The Zero"...

 

[W.T.]

I agree with auditioning as many cables as possible to see what fits you. I personally only trust [AK]Zip to make my cables, espeically after i have compared and listened to other cables. I get them to my exact specifications, quality im looking for, and a great We've-Been-Best-Friends-Since-Childhood discount

But once again it comes down to how much are you willing to spend and where your tastes lie.

-Stan

 

[pabbi1]

Grover is another must consider - about $150 for the latest iteration... and well documented with opinions. Search is your friend.