Amp cables, worth the upgrade?

Sehnzeleid · 02-10-2008, 05:17 PM

I'm currently running 5 12ft Monoprice coaxial cables to my Model 7200. A friend is offering me a set of 6ft Acoustic Research Master Series MS236 cables at a $60 after he heard I ordered a stereo Master Series pair. He used them as a multi-channel analog outs for this HD-A1 but is moving on into HDMI.

I'd have to move the Outlaw a bit to get within 6 feet, but is worth switching the Mono's out for the ARs as pre-out amp "feeder" cables?

Another nice thing about the AR set is that I could use the 6th cable as a subwoofer cable. My current sub cable is a 15ft long (far too long) overpriced Monster cable I bought years ago...

Ruined · 02-10-2008, 10:41 PM

For a bit more you'd be better off with Blue Jeans LC-1 cables IMO:
http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/6channel/index.htm

The Canare RCA connectors on those Blue Jeans are outstanding.

***chlngr1970*** · 02-13-2008, 04:31 AM

Can-O-Worms...

Opened!

If you can get some to try out, and don't hear a difference, then no. If you notice a difference, and can justify the expence, then sure. It's all going to come down to your ears in this one.

j

Sehnzeleid · 02-13-2008, 03:30 PM

I might just try them out...

Sehnzeleid · 02-17-2008, 04:07 PM

Installed!

Iguana Man · 02-17-2008, 05:48 PM

Well? How do those worms, I mean cables sound?

Sehnzeleid · 02-23-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iguana Man

Well? How do those worms, I mean cables sound?

They sound great, but strangely bass seems noticeably better with the new cable.

***chlngr1970*** · 02-23-2008, 04:20 PM

The only question left to answer, is it worth the price of admission? If you say yes, then keep them. If you say no, then return them. See how easy this is?

j

02-10-2008, 05:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sehnzeleid Actor Join Date: Jul 2006	Amp cables, worth the upgrade? I'm currently running 5 12ft Monoprice coaxial cables to my Model 7200. A friend is offering me a set of 6ft Acoustic Research Master Series MS236 cables at a $60 after he heard I ordered a stereo Master Series pair. He used them as a multi-channel analog outs for this HD-A1 but is moving on into HDMI. I'd have to move the Outlaw a bit to get within 6 feet, but is worth switching the Mono's out for the ARs as pre-out amp "feeder" cables? Another nice thing about the AR set is that I could use the 6th cable as a subwoofer cable. My current sub cable is a 15ft long (far too long) overpriced Monster cable I bought years ago...

02-10-2008, 10:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ruined It's Good to Play Together Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NJ, USA	For a bit more you'd be better off with Blue Jeans LC-1 cables IMO: http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/6channel/index.htm The Canare RCA connectors on those Blue Jeans are outstanding. __________________ For every shadow, no matter how deep, is threatened by morning light.

02-13-2008, 04:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	Can-O-Worms... Opened! If you can get some to try out, and don't hear a difference, then no. If you notice a difference, and can justify the expence, then sure. It's all going to come down to your ears in this one. j __________________ "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return" Christian, Moulin Rouge

02-17-2008, 05:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	Well? How do those worms, I mean cables sound? __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

02-23-2008, 04:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	The only question left to answer, is it worth the price of admission? If you say yes, then keep them. If you say no, then return them. See how easy this is? j __________________ "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return" Christian, Moulin Rouge

02-13-2008, 03:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sehnzeleid Actor Join Date: Jul 2006	I might just try them out...

02-17-2008, 04:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sehnzeleid Actor Join Date: Jul 2006	Installed!

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