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Pazz
24-05-2010, 10:26 PM
I have spent most of today trying to choose some decent 2x phono to 2x phono leads as part of my continued sound system upgrade. I would have loved some of the Van Damme or QX/DX:confused: branded ones but my budget is no that high!!!

Anyway after a VERY long search I am probably going with these:

Black Professional 5m Klotz TP414 2 Core Screened 2x Neutrik Phono Plugs To 2x Neutrik Phono Plugs. Sleeve.


or maybe this one


SoundLAB - Gold Plated Phono Lead - 3m
Model: A114CB
Product description:
2 x Phono plug to 2 x phono plug. Pearl chrome plated die cast shell. Pure gold plated contacts (3 microns). Oxygen free double screened cable, extra ferrite screen. Ultra high sound transmission quality with interference suppression technology.

Black Professional Heavy Duty Oxygen Free Twin Screened 2x Gold Plated Phono Plugs To 2x Gold Plated Phono Plugs Lead. Blister 3m.

I need the leads for the conncetions between my mixer and laptop. Not much difference in price with both leads coming in at around £10 each. Anyone got a preference or experience of these? And also what does Sleeve and Blister mean in the above descriptions - it's probably something simple but I'm not familiar with it - any ideas?

Cheers :)
Pazz
24-05-2010, 10:58 PM
I have spent most of today trying to choose some decent 2x phono to 2x phono leads as part of my continued sound system upgrade. I would have loved some of the Van Damme or QX/DX:confused: branded ones but my budget is no that high!!!

Anyway after a VERY long search I am probably going with these:

Black Professional 5m Klotz TP414 2 Core Screened 2x Neutrik Phono Plugs To 2x Neutrik Phono Plugs. Sleeve.


or maybe this one


SoundLAB - Gold Plated Phono Lead - 3m
Model: A114CB
Product description:
2 x Phono plug to 2 x phono plug. Pearl chrome plated die cast shell. Pure gold plated contacts (3 microns). Oxygen free double screened cable, extra ferrite screen. Ultra high sound transmission quality with interference suppression technology.

Black Professional Heavy Duty Oxygen Free Twin Screened 2x Gold Plated Phono Plugs To 2x Gold Plated Phono Plugs Lead. Blister 3m.

I need the leads for the conncetions between my mixer and laptop. Not much difference in price with both leads coming in at around £10 each. Anyone got a preference or experience of these? And also what does Sleeve and Blister mean in the above descriptions - it's probably something simple but I'm not familiar with it - any ideas?

Cheers :)

I think I've solved it sleeve and blister is the packaging the leads come in.

Still any preferences out there for phono leads? The conclusions I have come to is... as long as they are gold plated and oxygen free double screened - I am pretty safe for the system that I use. Anything is better than the dismal hi-fi traditional audio leads I been using. :D
Dynamic Entertainment
24-05-2010, 11:03 PM
Gold plated dont mean squat if the bits there touching are silver...... :D
Pazz
24-05-2010, 11:09 PM
Gold plated dont mean squat if the bits there touching are silver...... :D

I believe my SYNQ SMX mixer and 00DJ (gigaport) have the gold connections required...
SC Events
24-05-2010, 11:09 PM
These are my Phono's: http://www.htfr.com/more-info/MR216895
Pazz
24-05-2010, 11:19 PM
These are my Phono's: http://www.htfr.com/more-info/MR216895

Nice :D :thumbsup: definitely similar to what I'm looking for. Arrrgghh! These decisions are hard to make and getting harderd as my shortlist is getting bigger! :eek: :eek: :bang:
Dynamic Entertainment
25-05-2010, 12:20 AM
These are my Phono's: http://www.htfr.com/more-info/MR216895

I can second those ones....
NKR
25-05-2010, 07:46 AM
What are you linking with phono leads.

I just use the ones that come with the CD player, etc. Or just get some from CPC.
Charlie Brown
25-05-2010, 08:22 AM
They're not great quality!
Booche
25-05-2010, 08:28 AM
I can second those ones....

I can Third as i find these quite high quality :) another brand i like to use are the qed range

Cheers Dave :)
NKR
25-05-2010, 08:42 AM
They're not great quality!

They are phono leads. I have never had any issues at all with them.
Can you honestly say you can hear a marked quality change by using very expensive phono leads?
SC Events
25-05-2010, 09:10 AM
Yes! I noticed a considerable difference when I switched to the Die Hard ones.
Charlie Brown
25-05-2010, 09:45 AM
Can you honestly say you can hear a marked quality change by using very expensive phono leads?

Yes!
Solitaire Events Ltd
25-05-2010, 09:47 AM
Yes!

You are the person who was questioning whether there was a difference in sound quality with different mixers?
Charlie Brown
25-05-2010, 09:49 AM
You are the person who was questioning whether there was a difference in sound quality with different mixers?

:sofa:

I know. :o

But even when I had my Numark - I could tell the difference between the leads provided and then some decent ones.
yourdj
25-05-2010, 09:52 AM
I have spent most of today trying to choose some decent 2x phono to 2x phono leads

Sounds like one of my weekdays :D

I just cant find the time sometines :beer1: especially when the suns out

just spent one hour playing with the cat and one hour playing with the dogs.
Im gonna clean the fish tank now.