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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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Patch cable recommendations

I need some recomendations for top quality patch cables. I want superb audio quality with no cable noise.

Has anyone used sevral different kinds before? Is there really a noticable difference between the $100 cables and the $30 ones?
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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Generally, there is no audible difference between the two. Rather, it is marketing snake oil. See http://sound.westhost.com/cables-p6.htm#outro
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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You say generally... I know amp choice has more bearing on sound quality than cables, but is there a set you'd personally recomend? Is the Streetwire brand any good? If non of this truly matters, I'll just get the wires from Bestbuy.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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I am not familiar with Streetwire, Look for the largest gauge copper wire you can find and preferably gold connectors. Mine is from Radio Shack for about $10.00
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Hey, thanks. I'll shop around.
 
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