I am in the process of setting up a computer based USB playback setup.
Here is how my setup will look like:-
Computer->ODAC->NAD AVR->PSB Image B6
The above setup is just a low-end setup. Keeping the above setup in mind, I am planning to get a decent RCA interconnect (for connecting ODAC and NAD). I assume the expensive interconnects (I mean a truly hi-fi) may not fit my bill for two reasons. One is the budget. Also, I can justify buying an expensive interconnect provided that I have a fairly good resolving system. For me, anything above $80/$90 (per meter) is an expensive one.
Having described my requirements/context, I would like to hear your suggestions on having a decent interconnect (which is as per the budget and fairly transparent). The first thing that came to my mind is Blue jeans LC-1 interconnect. I also found the cost to be very reasonable ($34 for 1.2 m - excluding the shipping+duty tax). I am excluding the shipping cost as I will be getting it through one of my friends who is making a short trip to USA.
The overall review comments indicate that it a very good cable for the price and I also hear that it is better than the ones which are slightly expensive. Few have said that it's strongest point is it's performance for mid-range frequencies. Of course, I read these comments only from the Internet forum. I would like to hear from the owners of LC-1 and get to know their actual experience. Probably they may also have compared the LC-1 with their older interconnects.
The other alternative I am thinking of is getting Murthy's cable. Of course I am waiting for my ODAC to arrive (expected to get it by this week). I believe both blue-jeans and Murthy's cables are not only performing good, but also they are also sensibly priced without any inflated profit margin (that the dealers normally do for the cables - I believe). Considering this, I have limited myself to these two brands (of course if there are other suggestions, they are welcome).
Here is how my setup will look like:-
Computer->ODAC->NAD AVR->PSB Image B6
The above setup is just a low-end setup. Keeping the above setup in mind, I am planning to get a decent RCA interconnect (for connecting ODAC and NAD). I assume the expensive interconnects (I mean a truly hi-fi) may not fit my bill for two reasons. One is the budget. Also, I can justify buying an expensive interconnect provided that I have a fairly good resolving system. For me, anything above $80/$90 (per meter) is an expensive one.
Having described my requirements/context, I would like to hear your suggestions on having a decent interconnect (which is as per the budget and fairly transparent). The first thing that came to my mind is Blue jeans LC-1 interconnect. I also found the cost to be very reasonable ($34 for 1.2 m - excluding the shipping+duty tax). I am excluding the shipping cost as I will be getting it through one of my friends who is making a short trip to USA.
The overall review comments indicate that it a very good cable for the price and I also hear that it is better than the ones which are slightly expensive. Few have said that it's strongest point is it's performance for mid-range frequencies. Of course, I read these comments only from the Internet forum. I would like to hear from the owners of LC-1 and get to know their actual experience. Probably they may also have compared the LC-1 with their older interconnects.
The other alternative I am thinking of is getting Murthy's cable. Of course I am waiting for my ODAC to arrive (expected to get it by this week). I believe both blue-jeans and Murthy's cables are not only performing good, but also they are also sensibly priced without any inflated profit margin (that the dealers normally do for the cables - I believe). Considering this, I have limited myself to these two brands (of course if there are other suggestions, they are welcome).
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