Cables - one of the most taboo subjects in audio

[SnowmaNick]

The Stirling's are definitely one I've been keeping an eye on, but what with the new owners gutting the company and all the engineers leaving to form Fyne, I'd much rather the Fyne Classic X, but there are SO few of them around I've never even seen one on CanuckAudiomart, so I think it'll be a tall order.
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Handsome speakers.

 

[Mather]

So where did we fall on the db bump with XLR? Would it likely happen with XLRs between the stage and integrated or would this need to be a power and pre situation?

 

[Angsty]

6 dB voltage difference. Would occur anywhere in the audio chain.

 

[Mather]

6 dB voltage difference. Would occur anywhere in the audio chain.

Ok good that will work nicely.

 

[Mather]

Although because the 3400 is digital I suspect it doesn't matter all that much because I can boost the signal quite easily through the unit. But having it come in hotter is probably preferable. Maybe...

 

[OMC]

Although because the 3400 is digital I suspect it doesn't matter all that much because I can boost the signal quite easily through the unit. But having it come in hotter is probably preferable. Maybe...

Definitely maybe.

 

[Mather]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a decent shielded RCA cable in the same vein as Monoprice or Blue Jeans? My dad needs a long one for his new table, trying to find something inexpensive but with some decent shielding. He's pretty remote so ideally something that can be ordered on the stupid Amazon...

 

[Joe Mac]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a decent shielded RCA cable in the same vein as Monoprice or Blue Jeans? My dad needs a long one for his new table, trying to find something inexpensive but with some decent shielding. He's pretty remote so ideally something that can be ordered on the stupid Amazon...

I’d probably get the blue jeans off their Amazon store then. That’s how I ordered my BJC 10 speaker cables back in the day.

 

[mindhead1]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a decent shielded RCA cable in the same vein as Monoprice or Blue Jeans? My dad needs a long one for his new table, trying to find something inexpensive but with some decent shielding. He's pretty remote so ideally something that can be ordered on the stupid Amazon...

I run15’ Worlds Best Cables RCA from my phono preamp to my amp. It works great.

 

[Mather]

I run15’ Worlds Best Cables RCA from my phono preamp to my amp. It works great.

Only thing with those are they're an import up here. Not game breaking but it means they're more expensive then they should be. But not terrible. Like $70 for ten feet

 

[Mather]

I’d probably get the blue jeans off their Amazon store then. That’s how I ordered my BJC 10 speaker cables back in the day.

Yeah, but those are now $115 up here for 10 ft. Gone way up

 

[OMC]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a decent shielded RCA cable in the same vein as Monoprice or Blue Jeans? My dad needs a long one for his new table, trying to find something inexpensive but with some decent shielding. He's pretty remote so ideally something that can be ordered on the stupid Amazon...

What do you mean by for his table?

 

[Mather]

What do you mean by for his table?

For his stage really, it's next to his table but about 10 feet to the amp

 

[OMC]

For his stage really, it's next to his table but about 10 feet to the amp

Got it.

 

[Angsty]

Yeah, but those are now $115 up here for 10 ft. Gone way up

Nothing wrong with WBC, just avoid star-quad and stick with coax for RCA. Not sure if that will drop the price much, though.

https://a.co/d/7FFqgoz

If you’re feeling froggy, just get Mogami W2528.

Mogami Stereo Dual RCA (m-m), 12ft, Blk

Mogami Stereo Assembly Dual RCA male, 12 feet, Black

www.btx.com

 

[Mather]

Nothing wrong with WBC, just avoid star-quad and stick with coax for RCA. Not sure if that will drop the price much, though.

https://a.co/d/7FFqgoz

If you’re feeling froggy, just get Mogami W2528.

Mogami Stereo Dual RCA (m-m), 12ft, Blk

Mogami Stereo Assembly Dual RCA male, 12 feet, Black

www.btx.com

I actually looked up Mogami on Amazon but the prices are stupid for them up here. The WBC may end up being the best bet.

 

[Jbraswell]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a decent shielded RCA cable in the same vein as Monoprice or Blue Jeans? My dad needs a long one for his new table, trying to find something inexpensive but with some decent shielding. He's pretty remote so ideally something that can be ordered on the stupid Amazon...

Takeaway: your dad doesn't share your cable sentiment?

 

[mindhead1]

I actually looked up Mogami on Amazon but the prices are stupid for them up here. The WBC may end up being the best bet.

I think stupid prices are going to be the new normal for the foreseeable future.

 

[Mather]

I think stupid prices are going to be the new normal for the foreseeable future.

Well these have actually been like this for over a year. They're not really carried much up here so they tend to be a bit more, but 3 years ago I was buying them for about half of the current prices.

 

[Mather]

Takeaway: your dad doesn't share your cable sentiment?

Well, he doesn't have the funds but also no probably not.