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DVD-A / SACD Cable
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Ahoj!

Quick question for the audio gurus.

I'm currently putting together a monoprice order and am unsure regarding what cables I should use for DVD-A / SACD 5.1 connection (Oppo DV-970HD & HK AVR135).

I could get 3 pairs of standard 22AWG RCA cables:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/produc...at=2&style=
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2 pairs of 18AWG (75Ohm) Component cables:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/produc...at=2&style=

Can one use Component cables for such an application? Are there any advantages? Is there a particular requirement for 5.1 analog?

Thanks again for your help.

Regards,

Jordan

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Jordan #166829 04/27/07 08:04 PM
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I used a composite set and a component set for a total of 6 individual coax cables with RCA connectors. Seems to work just fine. It's all RG59 from monoprice.


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Jordan #166830 04/27/07 08:26 PM
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I am using those exact cables (3 pairs stereo) for my SACD player. No complaints.

I doubt there would be any sonic difference if you used 2 pairs of component cables instead, but I don't actually know. As you say, they're the same cables with different colored connectors.

What I do know is that it's cheaper to use 3 pairs of 2-channel audio and that using Component video cables will leave you with 'non-standard' colored connections. Instead of Red/White or Red/Black, you're going to have Red/Green/Blue to Red/White pairs. I am OCD enough about cables that it would drive me nuts.

Oh, FYI: Watch that link. The component cables you are linked to are actually *FIVE* cable sets. R/G/B for video and then R/W for audio, all bundled together. Scroll down on the page. I think what you're looking for is this.

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Jordan #166831 04/28/07 02:29 AM
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Jordan, go with three pairs of your first link. There's no good reason to get the more expensive and thicker(harder to handle)18ga cables.


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JohnK #166832 04/28/07 01:57 PM
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Good morning,

You're absolutely right Peter. I linked to the wrong product. I was referring to the one that you linked to; however, as you, John and Kcarlile indicate, I may as well stick with the standard red-white RCA cable.

I'm really quite impressed with the cables from Monoprice. Not only are they reasonably priced but they look quite nice as well.

It's too bad that there are not very many DVD-A or SACD disks out there that interest me. I think that my collection will be rounded out after I get the Amon Tobin, Crystal Method and Bjork disks.

I’m actually really stoked though because I have the green light to purchase a bit more gear for our apartment when I move to Ottawa to start an exciting career as a public servant. Do we have many forum members living in the National Capital Region? I wouldn’t mind auditioning some QS4s or QS8s in the not so distant future.

Anyhow, this post is beginning to meander so I’ll cut it off there.

Thanks again for your replies.

Jordan

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Jordan #166833 04/28/07 01:59 PM
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p.s. I'll be sure to post some pictures once I get the apartment set up.

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Jordan #166834 04/28/07 03:56 PM
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Interesting--we seem to have rather different tastes in music, but I feel the same way about SACD/DVD-A. Either I'm not interested, or I have it on CD already.


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Ken.C #166835 04/28/07 09:45 PM
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As far as I can tell, I don't share the same taste in music as anyone on this forum. I'm still waiting for my very first positive mention on the "what are you listening to tonight" thread. I haven't lost hope yet.

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Jordan #166836 04/29/07 02:28 AM
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Those RCA cables in the first link...I cannot tell if they are bound together or not? Anyone know? If they are bound together, I would like to pull them apart for more flexibility.


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richeydog #166837 04/29/07 12:21 PM
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I think that they are bound together. Not sure how easy they would be to separate.

Cheers,

Jordan

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