Pars Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I use Kimber 8TC (long 25' runs) and I like it, provided you can find it for a reasonable price. I cant recall what I paid for mine (used), but it was sub $5/ft. I've also used 4TC and liked it, but wanted heavier guage. The sleeper, though hard to find, is the Kimber 4/8VS wire... same stuff, just not teflon insulated. I much prefer spades to either bare wire or bananas as well. Bare wire could lead to shorts over time if you're not careful. I've never used the Eichmanns, but they seem somewhat fragile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 The Eichmanns are pretty tough in my experience. I like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 ^ Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knuckledragger Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I bought a bunch of Kimber 8TC off the 'Bay many years ago. It's a right royal PITA to terminate, but I've been very happy with the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiWire Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 So... is 4TC half as hard to terminate? [drum roll] Thanks, I'll be here all week. Try the fish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Maybe he meant that they don't necessarily come as attached pairs, as some rca connects are made? dunno. I think he's had a fundamental misunderstanding about cable counts since day 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiWire Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 (edited) Hang on, though. I have two Arcam FMJ P1 monobloc amps running one channel each. Don't they only need one balanced interconnect cable from preamp to monobloc one and another from preamp to monobloc two? That's what the picture and the manual seems to indicate. Edited August 1, 2012 by HiWire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Ah, okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 He could have a system wired entirely with 4 pin XLRs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 you need 1 cable from the left channel of your source to the left channel of your preamp to the left channel of your amplification system you need 1 cable from the right channel of your source to the right channel of your preamp to the right channel of your amplification system a total of 6 cables, whether you're using monoblocks or a stereo amp or whatever. It's just not that complicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiWire Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I confused the + and - loudspeaker wires with the interconnect count. This is what happens when I Head-Case while I'm supposed to be working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riotvan Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 no. Agreed, x-mass tree lights work better if you desire a brighter sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 but you need moar powr cords! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Or just one really low gauge one (for the bass). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Ideally, you want to be able to fit the component inside the cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwzhan Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 grid cable FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Ideally, you want to be able to fit the component inside the cable. You may be onto something there Dinny. Cables with built in components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 You may be onto something there Dinny. Cables with built in components. Works even better if you can fit it in a coconut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiWire Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riotvan Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 It's even better to eliminate all the equipment and the cables. Get a giant box and put some musician's inside, do NOT make any bass reflex ports(you will thank me later). And then just enjoy the music that probably sound better then 90% of the new stuff out there, it is cheaper if you get your musician's illegally. You can even upgrade to virtual headphones when you cup your hands behind your ears, the HD800 is nothing then when it comes to soundstage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Or just become a musician yourself, in which case you are correct, it is better than listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riotvan Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I was thinking more outside the box, that being me. But i guess your idea works too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I like my solution because I am familiar with it. Your solution sounds...boxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riotvan Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 If it measures rectangular it is subjectively good atleast that has been my experience. My square waves are very impressive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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