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Recommend a Cable for me
I recently purchased a Samsung 40" LED TV and I need a cable recommendation. Yes, I finally got rid of that 20" crt.
What I need is a 1/8" Mini Plug to Dual RCA's. I believe they are called a "ipod cable" also. The mini plug will go from the "audio out" of the TV to the "aux" of my C50. I got a real cheapie version I'm using now and would like something with a little better quality. I believe this is the only option I have since the TV does not have RCA's audio out, but it does a optical out but no optical in on my C50. I have a pair of AQ Component Video Cable which I found to be very tight gripping on the RCA end, so I will stay away from AQ. The length of cable of course will depend on if I want to mount the TV on the wall with all cables within the wall or on my rack. Here's a couple of examples and choices I have or if you have any.....The Audience cable seems to be very stiff at the mini plug end which will probably stick out beyond the TV. A side-mounted mini plug might be the answer?
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Just a suggestion...pick up a couple different lengths of the cables that you need from monoprice.com. They are cheap & will allow you to try different location placements of your TV.
Once you determine the exact TV location...then have a cable made for the exact length from whatever cable brand you decide on. |
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'cisco.......Your C50 has two optical inputs, Digi 1 and Digi 2.
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C50-looks like inputs DIG1 & DIG2 are optical. Why not use one of those...?
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Even better idea Dan and Brian! Have to believe digital to analog will be a million times better sounding via the C50 than analog out from the Samsung!
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McIntosh MC501s, XRT29s, XR27, WS350s ModWright LS 300 Preamplifier Denon AVR-A100 HT Receiver JL Audio F113 subs with CR-1 Crossover Schiit Audio Yggdrasil DAC (Analog 2 + Unison USB) Sonore Ultrarendu with Uptone Audio LPS-1.2 Uptone Audio EtherREGEN network switch with LPS-1.2 Oppo UDP-205 with ModWright Signature Truth Tube Modifications Clearaudio Performance SE TT with Hana ML MC cartridge ModWright PH 9.0x Phono Stage ASC & RealTraps Panels; APS PurePower 2000; Daedalus Audio DiDs LAT International, Shunyata, Wireworld, WyWires Cables |
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Thanks guys for the input .....I like the optical idea as the way to go... I wasn't quite sure if that would work.
I'll see what I can do to round up a pair (not literary now ) ..... I'll report back.....
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I ordered and installed a cheapie optical from Monoprice as suggested by Brian.
1. First experiment I tried the optical cable connecting the "audio optical out" from my LED TV to my C50 Digi 1 input using the "Server" as the source. It reads "48K" on my info display of my C50. 2. Second experiment I tried the "OC" connecting to the "audio out" from my Sonos ZP90 to my C50 Digi 1 input using the "Server" as the source. It reads 44.1 on my info display on my C50. I think I will order a better OC as soon as I figure out if the TV will be hanging or on top of my rack...possibly a WW. Any other suggestions from you guys? Thanks again for the great input guys.....always learning everyday and AA is the best.
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Cisco,
Congrats! I have the same model but larger version - loved it! Dario |
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Thanks Dario......Thanks to Jingo for having an extra one lying around.
ooops....I spoke to soon about it working properly.... When I tune into the "ION" station (channel 46-1 over here)....I believe it's a digital station without having to use a digital box.....I get no sound. I get the words "NON PCM". Back to the 1/8" Mini Plug to Dual RCA's. Any suggestions guys? Which is better...using RCA's connecting from my C50 to my ZP90 or an optical cable?
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McIntosh - PMC - Sonos/W4S Remedy - Kimber - WW - Core Audio Designs Last edited by 'cisco; 08-09-2011 at 12:48 AM. |
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