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diviy
18-05-2014, 00:47
I have been trying to follow all the threads on the interconnect`s :doh::doh: can someone put up a general post of whats what? As I need six set`s to rebuild my system. Diy is ok need leads for the following
headphone amp ,dac,cassette player,radio tuner pre amp to powe amp .
As I can`t work the cheaper the better decided if I am going to build diy cable I will be using Neutrik NYS373 plugs just want clarification what is a good general lead to use my system is nothing special but still need interconnects.

Gerry

CageyH
18-05-2014, 04:38
From what I have read the Van Damme Pro Grade XKE instrument cable - this is what is used in the Ultra Black interconnects.

The problem is, it may not be the best for your system.

Figlet108
18-05-2014, 09:53
Gerry, as Kevin says, this is the current favourite (http://www.vdctrading.com/shop/van-damme-cable/audio/analogue-single-cable/van-damme-pro-grade-classic-xke-instrument/van-damme-pro-grade-classic-xke-instrument-cable-black-per-metre/) of Marco and one that Craig also likes.

You could buy enough raw cable for 6 set of interconnects for about £20 with delivery, so it's also super cheap :)

icehockeyboy
18-05-2014, 20:43
Jason,

I don't like the Van Damme Ultra Black/White interconnects.






I LOVE them!!!! :)

Kember
18-05-2014, 21:11
I am generally a cable sceptic and only really believe in the efficacy of decent quality speaker cable. And before i restart a cable war, if others want stuff rolled on the thighs of Nubian virgins only when there is no R in the month, fine by me :).

I have made my own in the past - out of interest more than anything else, largely the TNT CAT 5 recipies.

For most purposes, including SUT to phono stage, I find the Klotz Double Shielded MC5000 OFC Cable stuff perfectly good and very reasonably priced. Redbandmusic on eBay sells them: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klotz-Double-Shielded-MC5000-OFC-Stereo-Pair-RCA-Male-Interconnect-1-0m-/251525628786?pt=UK_Computing_Sound_Vision_Audio_Ca bles_Adapters&hash=item3a90188372.

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brian2957
18-05-2014, 21:38
Until recently Rega used Klotz AC110 in their Couple interconnects and very good it is too.