high end phono splitter (RCA splitter)

[Sketchy]

I could really do with a high end phono splitter, need 1 phono (RCA) output making into 2, anyone know if there is a high end solution for this?

all I can find is cheap *Deluxe* monster cables at best.

any help is appreciated.

[colinB]

Im sure i just saw one on HiFi collective.

[Sketchy]

got a link?

[Reid Malenfant]

One (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-MALE-2-RCA-PHONO-FEMALE-SPLITTER-Y-ADAPTER-CABLE-/310265023532?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item483d3c8c2c) ;)

Two (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PHILIPS-RCA-2-x-RCA-Phono-Audio-Y-Splitter-Cable-/280649205257?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item4157ff0609)

Three (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-2-RCA-PHONO-FEMALE-AUDIO-VIDEO-Y-ADAPTER-SPLITTER-/310140277895?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item4835cd1487)

Four (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Audio-RCA-Phono-Splitter-right-angle-GOLD-Adaptor-/260329066330?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item3c9cd24f5a)

Five (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Adaptor-RCA-Phono-T-Splitter-Plug-Stereo-GOLD-PAIR-/200591137792?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item2eb429dc00)

Six (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2x-RCA-Phono-Female-1x-Male-Audio-Splitter-Adaptor-Gold-/230581313921?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item35afb7a181)

Stuff this, look through em all yourself (http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=phono+splitter&_sacat=See-All-Categories) :lolsign:

[Sketchy]

really appreciate you're help but was willing to pay like 150 for a really decent splitter, was thinking of using it from pre to 2 power amps.

but if thats the best there is, I might re think my game plan!

[Reid Malenfant]

£150 :eek: Stuff that, make your own or take the sensible route & buy some of those gold plated blocks :lol:

[Sketchy]

but will it make much difference if I buy a 5 quid splitter when everything else is nordost interconnects ?

I am happy with the quality at the moment but really don't want to make a compromise, i'd rather do without and leave it as is!

[Reid Malenfant]

If you click on link Five in my previous post you'll see exactly what i used to do the very same trick. In all honesty i couldn't tell if it was there or not, i mean you are talking about 1.5" of extra material that's heavy so solid & gold plated...

I'm not listening on a Technics stack either :eyebrows:

[Sketchy]

OK bought them, will buy "high end" ones too if someone else has any suggestions ?

and enough about the technics stack abuse, I was saying in 1989 that technics 1210's where the best, it only took you audiophiles 10+ years to catch up ;)

[John]

I think your worrying to much I tried some in the past and did not get any noticeable difference in sound

[The Grand Wazoo]

I used them for years to bi-amp with. Later I built a little box with a heap of very high quality phono sockets on it - 1 in / 4 out so I could tri-amp and plug in a headphone amp. I still use the box but can't really tell the difference between it & the splitters. You could do something like this, but if I were you, I'd stick with the splitters you've ordered - they're perfectly fine.

[Sketchy]

haha, ok guys thanks for your help, im worrying only as its the main connection from pre to 2 power amps so if it affects the quality it will affect it on everything.

already ordered the gold blocks as per Mr Reid, will see how we get on.

cheers

[John]

In the past I used Y spliters from my pre out to power amp and active sub plates and my system pretty transparent.

[Sketchy]

In the past I used Y spliters from my pre out to power amp and active sub plates and my system pretty transparent.

I have 2 outs at the moment on my pre (have 3 actually but the 3rd only works with 5.1) one to the power amp that deals with the treble then the other to my active sub, the sub has a pass through and that goes to the power amp that deals with the bass.

works fine im just wondering if I do it the other way if it will sound better, will report back when its done ;)

cheers

[zanash]

sorry only just spotted this ....

the average spliter bought .....from a mass market source is quite likely to be detrimental to the signal ....

I've built in the past spliters using silver conductors that were at least the equal of the silver cables I made.

...if you wish to know how pm me

[Rare Bird]

I have a problem where as my Canare phono plugs wont go into the back of the telly, it will only allow low grade plugs :steam: I need something that will plug into the telly sockets to bring the connection out into a fresh socket, don't want a a short flying lead with female phono nor can i fit a 45 degree!! I guess i could fit a line of splitters just one one socket of each!

[Batty]

2 x rca T pieces ?

[Rare Bird]

Hi Steve
Yeh i bought a load of splitters earlier on, i'll just use the end one, it's only to give me an extended fresh socket. Things we have to do to use high quality plugs. :rolleyes:

[Mark Grant]

everything else is nordost interconnects ?



My method is to fit two cables into one connector so there are not any adapters, not cheap as the connectors are expensive and time consuming to build.
They are in use in many Ultra high end systems. :)

http://markgrantcables.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=43_60&products_id=210

Maybe you could ask your Nordost dealer to reterminate your cables for you.

WBT 0150 have a large cable entry and can accommodate two large cables,
http://www.wbt.de/index.php?id=77&backPID=77&tt_products=67

[John]

Makes a lot of sense Mark

[Batty]

Hi Steve
Yeh i bought a load of splitters earlier on, i'll just use the end one, it's only to give me an extended fresh socket. Things we have to do to use high quality plugs. :rolleyes:


That's the beasties, I need a pair for my Step Up Transformer, I plan to use a 100k pot across the output to match cart to phono stage then measure the resistance and then I can use the t piece to change resistance when I change carts.

That didnt come out very clear did it.

Using RCA plugs with a resistor in them in parallel with the output RCA lead.