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Analog Cables

heeman

heeman

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So there have been many threads about why NOT to spend big bucks on typical RCA Analog Cables to connect our Components to our AVR's.

But here is a questions that I need help with.

When connecting all of my equipment in my new rack this past weekend, I am left with many cables that are to short to dress them properly. However I have a couple of Component Video Cables that will be of no use to me in the future. Can I use these to connect my Pre-Outs from my AVR to my Power Amps?

What is the difference between the Coaxial Digital Cables (RG-6/U) VS. Typical RG-59 Cable?

Maybe they are both good for analog applications, but not digital.

Input from you is appreciated!!
 
heeman said:
When connecting all of my equipment in my new rack this past weekend, I am left with many cables that are to short to dress them properly. However I have a couple of Component Video Cables that will be of no use to me in the future. Can I use these to connect my Pre-Outs from my AVR to my Power Amps?
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Yes, definitely.

heeman said:
What is the difference between the Coaxial Digital Cables (RG-6/U) VS. Typical RG-59 Cable?
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Both will work just fine for analog audio. If you're a masochist, you can read all of the gory specification details on wikipedia.
 
It boils down to the amount of noise rejection (shield) and total bandwidth (center conductior). RG59 is more than sufficient for analog audio. That said I make my own analog cables using tri-shield RG6, because thats what i happen to have access to. I've run in excess of 50' with no ill effects.
 
The short of it, I think you'll be fine using component cables for your preamp/amp connections. You can use them for digital audio RCA connections too. I made some component video cables in the past that I now use for the digital connection on one of my squeezeboxes.
 
I use component cables for all my preamp to amp connections on my three systems with no issues in years.
 
The only reason I shelled out for Blue Jeans Cable analog audio cables was they are super durable with heavy-duty connectors and I like the color coding. I am under no delusion that they sound better than ones I've whipped up myself with some RG-59 and crimp-on terminators, but they were worth the money to me given how often I was tinkering with my system and swapping stuff out. Now that practically everything is HDMI, those considerations are less important and I'm not sure I'd bother.
 
Haywood said:
The only reason I shelled out for Blue Jeans Cable analog audio cables was they are super durable with heavy-duty connectors and I like the color coding.
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When I first saw this thread, I thought, "Why the hell is he using analog cables?" Now I understand, and I agree w/ everyone else.

John
 
In the DIY is the soundhound make the cables and he was using the RG59 for custom home build.

With the new crimp connectors for the RCA onto RG6 or RG59 it is really easy.
 
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