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Do the Dayton's tips have that thread that "flexes" to fit inputs better?
They don't flex, but I've never had any trouble getting them on or off. They do fit snugly, but you want that. I've had other cables (AR?) that REALLY gave me problems getting them on and off.
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For the cables between your amp and preamp would you be using 5 (if 5.1) of these?
I don't have separates so I'm not real knowledgeable about this. Those are labeled "digital" audio cables. It is my belief, that being labeled "digital" doesn't make any difference so you could use them between your pre/pro and your amp. But, wait until somebody a bit more knowledgeable confirms or denies that.
If you really want to get fancy, you could use
these from BlueJeans cable. They are a little less than double the price for a 6 foot, 5-channel cable, but they sure are slick. If you can make do with a shorter length, they also come in lengths of 2 ft., 3 ft., 4 ft., and 5 ft., which are a little cheaper.
