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Component video cable?

I've posted this question before but thought that I'd post it again for additional info. Can anyone please share experiences with higher end component video cables. Please don't answer just use Radio Shack because I know that cables DO make a difference. Many have suggested the Zu Megular. Are these better than using higher end digital cables. I'm currently using Kimber DV-30 and it produces a nice image. I still feel that it can be better. I was considering using three Virtual Dynamics Nite digital cables. I've talked to Rick at VD and he says this should be the best component setup money can buy. I'm considering this option. Has anyone used these cables? Are they hard to work with because of weight and lack of flexibility? I can go up the Kimber chain but wanted to see if anyone has had experience with a component cable that has blown them away. Thanks in advance for your input.
rkuryl
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pookie10
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I am a audio cable freak, but never believed in them for video. Then my dealer recommended trying the Purist component cable and it was extraordinary. The color saturation and detail were astonishing. I had tried the Synergist Research "Line Doubler" but it made the reds too red and washed out the blues. The sharpness and detail were equivalent to my $150 straightwires. Fortunately I was able to send them back and get the Purist.
1acee
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I have the reference component cables from VD and they have made a huge difference over the previous cables I had with my Sony 40" XBR400. It is like you are right there. I have them hooked up to my cable box and I am going to try them with my DVD and compare them against my silver link II. They are built like tanks and take a little work to make turns.
Gerry
hydrobuddyc1ba
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Hi,

In regards to your question, I was running Monster video 3's and recently switched over to the zu cable megular. I noticed that the zu were not as good initially because they had not yet been burned in (Still burning in and I'll need to retest afterwards). however, I feel that they don't really make a big difference if you are within the $100-$200 range. I've also tested the wireworld starlight S-video cable. that was a bit better than the monster video 3 cable but it's also more expensive. If you are really serious about upgrading I suggest the audioquest YIQ5 I've heard that these are one of the best.
redwolf
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You might want to try the new Nordost Silver Screen HD Component Video cable. It is not on their web site yet, but it was made available to the dealers in January 2004. The difference between the Optix cable and Silver Screen is Optix is 22 gauge and Silver Screen is 18 gauge and is also stranded differently. It is their new reference video cable.
coach-duplicate-0
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I switched from radio shack to Zu cable. First from my HD stb to my Hitachi and the difference was immediate. More color saturation and a sharper picture. And this was after the set was callibrated. Next from my Denon 2900,the same thing.Much higher PQ. As a matter of fact,the Zu Cable looks better then the DVI connection.
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