[freakydrew]

If the description of the plug says it must use RG6 coaxial cabling, is this an absolute 100% must, or just a strong suggestion? so long as the right ends of the wire are soldered to the proper spots on the plug does it really matter?

 

[Budgie]

Depends. If you are using it as a connector for digital signals or something that demands a 75 ohm cable I would say yes. If used for typical audio signals such as left/right line level or other less critical applications use whatever wire you chose.

 

[Pars]

I would agree, other than since it is an RCA, it isn't 75 ohms anyhow. But wiring whatever you want to it can only make it worse for digital.

 

[ericj]

if as you say it's a solder type connector, i wouldn't worry too much about it. Crimp type connectors are where the cable type matters a lot.

do use shielded cable for things that need shielded.

Still waiting for someone to characterize the mechanism whereby spdif suffers due to impedance mismatch in the connector, though. I can't find anybody with an EET degree who finds the idea remotely plausible.

 

[Pars]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericj /img/forum/go_quote.gif if as you say it's a solder type connector, i wouldn't worry too much about it. Crimp type connectors are where the cable type matters a lot. do use shielded cable for things that need shielded. Still waiting for someone to characterize the mechanism whereby spdif suffers due to impedance mismatch in the connector, though. I can't find anybody with an EET degree who finds the idea remotely plausible.

I dunno, go talk to Jocko... he's an EE and has worked in telecom and RF design. He can show you TDR plots.

DIYHiFi.org • View topic - Things you won't believe about SPDIF cables
lots of threads there...
DIYHiFi.org • View topic - Anyone compared aes and bnc spdif?
etc.

 

[Budgie]

I'm with you on that Eric. The spdif interface seems to work over almost any kind of wiring, technically correct or not.

(edit- Of course we could argue endlessly for years over the audibility of any effects the cable may have on the digital signal passing down it but lets not do that.)

 

[Pars]

Sure, it will "work" with an analog RCA IC, even the crap ones that come with some components. Might even work with a coat hanger. Whatever.

 

[Budgie]

Ya mean like this?
http://consumerist.com/2008/03/do-co...er-cables.html

(PS- article does not reflect my personal beliefs)

(I wonder if different coat hangers sound different?)

 

[freakydrew]

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Originally Posted by Budgie /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ya mean like this? Do Coat Hangers Sound As Good Monster Cables? - The Consumerist (PS- article does not reflect my personal beliefs) (I wonder if different coat hangers sound different?)

that is funny! i actually had to cut a coat hanger yesterday to make a guide to get some wires through duct work and the thought occurred to me about using it...lol..now I know.

anyway, this is the product in question:
HDMI Cable, Home Theater Accessories, HDMI Products, Cables, Adapters, Video/Audio Switch, Networking, USB, Firewire, Printer Toner, and more!

 

[Budgie]

Nice looking plug!