[Gibertus Jeunus]

I noticed that pretty much all cables manufacturers build pretty much all sorts of cables except optical ones. I figured myself this was because of lack of margin since they are easy and in comparison cheap to build but I'm wondering where to get good ones, any recommendations?
I'd like to cover a pretty long distance (5metres/16fts) then I feel that coaxial is not a good idea and optical fiber does not suffer for distance if I'm right.
A last thing I'm located in France, so any us retailer has to ship ww.

 

[majkel]

Van den Hul Optocoupler 2. They sell it per meter as well but you have to find someone to terminate it in this case.

 

[Aimless1]

I have had great results with monoprice, who does ship international.

To me one optical cable is like another. I always buy the cheaper ones. I have an expensive optical cable that I love the build quality on, but it does not perform better than the cheap ones. You'll be fine running the cable at 5 meters. Should be able to go further if you need to without a problem.

 

[Gibertus Jeunus]

thanks for the info, a bit on the expensive side but I have more options now. feel free to name other ones

 

[majkel]

Beresford TC-3618. No idea if it's available in higher length.
Profigold PGD something. As above, check the legnths. And it's not true all optical cables are the same. They are not. Stay away from thin and flexible ones, even when they say it's made of glass.

 

[Gibertus Jeunus]

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Originally Posted by Aimless1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have had great results with monoprice, who does ship international. To me one optical cable is like another. I always buy the cheaper ones. I have an expensive optical cable that I love the build quality on, but it does not perform better than the cheap ones. You'll be fine running the cable at 5 meters. Should be able to go further if you need to without a problem.

thanks for your feedback, funny that we have a supermarket company here in France called Monoprix. A very old one indeed. Wonder if Wallmart will ever step a toe here. Guess not with such powerfull french companies like Carrefour and Auchan developping in Europe and Asia already. /offboard

 

[tolkachi]

x2 monoprice for inexpensive options

another option:
OPTICAL CABLE from Parts Express ship same day and come with 45 day money back guarantee. Free Shipping Available. Order free 10,000 product catalog.

 

[wavoman]

Read this:

Digital Audio Cables at Blue Jeans Cable

You will learn that in fact coax is more stable over longer distances than optical. But optical is fine up to 50 feet, so your are OK to use it.

I use optical only when there is a grounding problem with coax, which can happen. It has been a lifesaver.

Make your cable decisions simple -- buy all your cables from Blue Jeans Cable, and do exactly what they say. You no longer have to think -- "cables" becomes "Blue Jeans Cable" and that's that.

I got this advice from a Head-Fi'er and it ranks as some of the best advice I've ever received. Would have saved me a lot of cash and heartache if I had adopted this early on.

Sure there are more expensive and exotic cables -- if you believe in them, fine. I bought one $1000-list digital cable off eBay (paying about $480) and one high end ($1500, paid about $600) analog interconnect pair to test this for myself. I cannot hear any difference, so I sold these (got some, not all, of my money back -- I consider what I lost to be tuition) and now use Blue Jeans.

Whether you agree with that or not, get the Blue Jeans (plastic) optical cable -- it is exactly what you want/need.

 

[El_Doug]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavoman /img/forum/go_quote.gif Whether you agree with that or not, get the Blue Jeans (plastic) optical cable -- it is exactly what you want/need.

heed this advice! in fact plastic cable often performs better than the exotic glass ones

 

[DeusEx]

Acoustic-Fun

How do these look?

 

[krmathis]

+1 for the Van den Hul The Optocoupler MkII.
Can be ordered in "any" length and I find it to be top notch quality.

 

[rosgr63]

Try Sys Concept Inc. Fiber Optic Products Attenuators, Patch cords, Laser Diodes, Connectors, MP3, Toslink, Hybrid Adapter and more they make custom lengths, nice quality, good price, ww shipping, excellent service.

 

[mossman]

Try Mark Grant - superb quality and service and in the Uk so not too far away.

>>> Mark Grant Cables <<<

 

[rosgr63]

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Originally Posted by mossman /img/forum/go_quote.gif Try Mark Grant - superb quality and service and in the Uk so not too far away. >>> Mark Grant Cables <<<

Do they make 5m optical cables?