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extra links in the supply chain and do they affect performance?

I'm thinking of getting some right-angled connectors for the RCA outputs on my DAC.

I don't like the kink in the cables right at the DAC, so it sits off-centre on my rack which annoys me.
Can anyone recommend a good brand or have an opinion on whether adding them to the mix would be detrimental to the sound quality?
thanks all
ianrodger
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gdnrbob
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After contacting Audioquest, they said that any connector that is hard wired should not affect sound quality.
That said, I bought some right angle connectors from Amazon. They work well.
I posted a similar thread:
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/right-angle-adapters
Bob
ianrodger OP
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thanks Bob, yeah, I'm just after the connectors. I'll check them out
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lowrider57
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The AudioQuest 90 Degree RCA male to RCA female adapter was recommended to me by iFi for use with their reclocker to DAC input. The adaptor can be rotated to help position the hanging ICs.

Very tight connections and solid build quality. I could use a couple more for cable management.

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bdp24
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Right angle adaptors are made of brass, not the best sounding conductor. But then, so are most RCA plugs themselves, even the expensive ones (including the over-priced Cardas). Not the KLEI and WBT, however.
ianrodger OP
164 posts
 
thanks guys, I'll be checking them all out before purchase
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lowrider57
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AudioQuest 90 Degree RCA are gold plated, as are some of the better RCA connectors.
 
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