If you want a quiet cable that blocks interference so you don’t get buzzing/humming, you want Blue Jeans LC-1.
Cables - one of the most taboo subjects in audio
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If you want a quiet cable that blocks interference so you don’t get buzzing/humming, you want Blue Jeans LC-1.
displayname
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Unfortunately you'll never find a conclusive answer to this on the internet. Some people claim even in $100K+ systems then can't tell the difference between cables. Others say that cables can do wonders for even $1000 systems.
If you're the type that can't hear the difference, enjoy your music and save your money. If you believe in cables, then invest in them appropriately.
But honestly the only conclusive answer you will find is with your own ears.
I agree with all the BJC vs Audioquest Evergreens. Not saying BJC beats out all audioquest cables, but on those two I'd go BJC.
HayesWeighsIn
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Do Blue Jeans make a ground cable?
No, but I can’t imagine a ground wire makes a difference. I got mine from eBay.
If you want an expensive one, Audioquest can help you out.
HayesWeighsIn
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Thanks - figured they didn’t!
displayname
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Added a CXC and with it I also worked in a Kimber DV30. That's right, I'm bringing digital cables in now for anyone who's already skeptical about cables. lol.
I'm not saying this is the end all be all of digital cables. Not by a mile. But I was with a friend who has a LOT of cables, and I asked what coax cables he'd be willing to part with at a certain price point. We ran through 5 or 6 different ones, and the Kimber is the one that followed me home. His system is exponentially more reveling than mine, which makes it a bit easier to highlight the differences with each cable, but I enjoyed the process and I'm very happy with the final results in my system now.
For anyone ready to burn me at the stake... I judge with my ears, and I feel everyone else should do the same. If it saves you money, good on you. I've found that in my opinion, it's money well spent
I'm not saying this is the end all be all of digital cables. Not by a mile. But I was with a friend who has a LOT of cables, and I asked what coax cables he'd be willing to part with at a certain price point. We ran through 5 or 6 different ones, and the Kimber is the one that followed me home. His system is exponentially more reveling than mine, which makes it a bit easier to highlight the differences with each cable, but I enjoyed the process and I'm very happy with the final results in my system now.
For anyone ready to burn me at the stake... I judge with my ears, and I feel everyone else should do the same. If it saves you money, good on you. I've found that in my opinion, it's money well spent
AnthonyI
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Amen
Djxfactor511
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I have Amazon Basics. I have never used any other kind of cable. I have no idea if I should be looking to upgrade this or not.
apholden
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I would make cables just about the last thing I would upgrade. There are too many other options that have a proven and uncontroversial effect.
Then again, I'm sure I'll get roasted for saying that in the cable page.
I think with cables it’s all depends on your system. Putting mega cables in a starter system is nuts but there is definitely scope for decent jumps in quality with better cables once you are getting to where you want to end up system wise.
@JohnnyCashFan Here’s your cable thread. In the price range you asked about ($100-200 per pair) I really like the Analysis Plus Oval Ones.
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I’m Just Ken
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I actually did but the evergreens and they do sound nice, I realized before I got it my ground hum issue was because of either the specific M-audio speaker I was connecting my headphones to, or because the preamp was right on top of that speaker which was on the carpeted floor
The cables sound nice but I mostly bought for aesthetics and for less bulk
The cables sound nice but I mostly bought for aesthetics and for less bulk
AnthonyI
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It's been a while since we've had a good cable debate
MikeH
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It's been a while since we've had a good cable debate
Is there a recommended power cable that doesn't break the bank around here? That's probably my next small-ish upgrade...a new power cable for my Rotel.
AnthonyI
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I have Pangea power cables on all my gear, I like them, and in my opinion they're affordable.
AnthonyI
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Give Steve credit, he at least admits to the placebo effect.“Cable deniers”
I mean I all think we accept they exist ya old hippy!
Ah I know I’m just messing. He is fair even if I’m not fully on board with the whole supper chill old hippy man vibe.
MikeH
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He lives not too far from me. My buddy saw him in a grocery store once and talked to him. They ended up hanging out and Steve did a little video about my buddy's audio setup. I still tease him about it to this day
