11-Jul-2015, 06:44
(This post was last modified: 11-Jul-2015, 06:48 by Rufus McDufus.)
Entreq did admit that they use cables off the shelf in a few of their products but enhance them using different plugs, sheathing, ground drain connection etc. I have a feeling a lot of manufacturers do this because surely the cost of actually making a cable must be pretty high? I guess they must do a limited run at an existing cable manufacturer? I can't imagine too many manufacturers having the facilities to draw the cables.
I wonder how many audophile cable sellers test lots of different cables from (say) Alibaba and listen out for the best-sounding ones.
PS I have used printer cables. They make the right noises but for me that extra 'something' does come from a more expensive cable. It's frustrating with this hobby because you can get within 90-95% of good sound with cheap-ish components but that last few percent the cost seems to go up exponentially.
Oh and the Totaldac does look suspiciously like a commodity cable with a box of tricks added!
I wonder how many audophile cable sellers test lots of different cables from (say) Alibaba and listen out for the best-sounding ones.
PS I have used printer cables. They make the right noises but for me that extra 'something' does come from a more expensive cable. It's frustrating with this hobby because you can get within 90-95% of good sound with cheap-ish components but that last few percent the cost seems to go up exponentially.
Oh and the Totaldac does look suspiciously like a commodity cable with a box of tricks added!