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gaza
14-04-2008, 07:50 PM
Hi folkes

I nead a new set of phono leads, to go from my cd player/mixer to my Eq.
The lead that i was using has a fault, it must have a slight break on one of the inner cables.
Now the faulty lead is a oxygen free double shielded one, BUT, does it mater if i use a normall thiner ( cheaper ) type, or do you guys think that it is wiser to get another bouble shielded lead.

thanks in advance.:)

spin mobile disco
14-04-2008, 07:59 PM
Double shielded are recomended as they carry a better signal than standard cable. Also unshielded cables have a habit of picking up mobile phone signals as well as other unwanted signals.
In the end its your choice but in my opinion the thin cheaper cables should be avoided for anything but home hi fi.

TonyB
14-04-2008, 08:03 PM
If its a short run, then its not really going to make a lot of difference. The longer the cable is, the more chance there is of picking up interference

ppentertainments
14-04-2008, 08:15 PM
I recently upgraded all my cables. Not cheap to do but I can tell the difference. Not sure if customers would notice but gives me more confidence.

djsteve10
14-04-2008, 08:22 PM
get shielded cables with also gold plated connectors on the end.

gaza
14-04-2008, 11:02 PM
OK , thanks for your help guys, shielded it is then.:)

Solitaire Events Ltd
15-04-2008, 04:30 PM
Get the most expensive cables you can with gold plugs and make sure they are sheilded and then use them with cheap basic equipment....

This subject is a bit like the smoker who buys organic food....

Tom
15-04-2008, 05:35 PM
I don;t know about other places but if you want to buy leads then have a look at Studiospares. They have been teh cheapest place I have come accross then looking for short custom size lengths.

Have a look at this - Link (http://www.studiospares.com/Product.aspx?code=573020#)

These leads use sommer cable. If the lead will just in your box then these will last you a very very long time. If I'm right, Sommer cable is used by professional PA companys so its rather good stuff.

One Vision
15-04-2008, 07:12 PM
Hya KMA am sure you can get them anywhere but these are the ones I brought to replace the cheep ones on the D2 and CD players mate.

http://i22.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/e7/c3/14ed_1.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Premium-2-x-PHONO-LEAD-CABLE-1-5-Mtrs-DOUBLE-SHIELDED_W0QQitemZ140222563921QQihZ004QQcategoryZ1 16850QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153. l1262#ebayphotohosting

gaza
15-04-2008, 10:11 PM
Get the most expensive cables you can with gold plugs and make sure they are sheilded and then use them with cheap basic equipment....

This subject is a bit like the smoker who buys organic food....

Have you been spying on me then Darren.?:eek: