The MAC or Signal Cable are difficult to beat. I own both, but not in 2.0M length. No, I've not done an A/B comparison as source is not that impressive (Mac Pro Book and iRiver CD player), but they both sound substantially better than Rat Shack.
"best" 3.5mm to RCA cable
Has anybody done a comparison of 3.5mm to RCA cables using fairly resolving system(s) to determine which is "better" or perhaps more accurately, how they differ if at all? I tried to do a search on Agon, but couldn't turn up very much. I am looking for a 2.0M cable for around a $100 +- 50%. You can talk about a $500 cable that sounds terrific, but it wont be of much use to me in this application.
Some background- I just got a AQ Dragonbfly and am enjoying it in my office system - clearly better sound than the sound card in my computer. Has me thinking of upgrades all along the line.
I have read and been told that a common limitation of Dragonfly installations in computer hifi will be the 3.5mm to RCA cable. Of course the dealer where I bought the Dragonfly tried to sell me an AQ cable that cost more than the DAC.
I am currently using a cable from RadioShack that cost less than $10, and I have a good idea of its limitations compared with well made interconnects. I prefer a purpose built 3.5mm to RCA cable as opposed to a separate adapter plus standard RCA cables, too many connectors.
Thanks for any advice,
kn
Some background- I just got a AQ Dragonbfly and am enjoying it in my office system - clearly better sound than the sound card in my computer. Has me thinking of upgrades all along the line.
I have read and been told that a common limitation of Dragonfly installations in computer hifi will be the 3.5mm to RCA cable. Of course the dealer where I bought the Dragonfly tried to sell me an AQ cable that cost more than the DAC.
I am currently using a cable from RadioShack that cost less than $10, and I have a good idea of its limitations compared with well made interconnects. I prefer a purpose built 3.5mm to RCA cable as opposed to a separate adapter plus standard RCA cables, too many connectors.
Thanks for any advice,
kn
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The Blue Jeans BJC MSA-1 is a really nice cable that can be made in any length you want and comes with a 30 return policy. Looks as if a 2M cable would cost around $35. |
Thanks for the suggestions. Being impatient, I went to the neighbohood RadioShack yesterday to see if they had other products than their basic shielded cable I had been using and I picked up an Auvio brand 3.5mm to RCA cable for $17.99. It kills the original RadioShack branded product. I will check out the others suggested here as well. I am familiar with Signal Cable, and own some Blue Jeans products and am generally impressed with the quality of construction - haven't done serious A/B testing with mainstream audio cables however. Not very familiar with MAC products, but have read other positive comments on Agon - thanks for that suggestion. kn |