Interconnect questions

Larry365 · 23rd April 2012, 04:09 PM

When most of us buy a new HiFi separate and open the box we see a simple, no frills interconnect(s). Why is this when the manufacturer has spent thousands on product design, marketing, distribution and sales; the manufacturer wants us to become loyal to their brand and be astounded by their product... so why simple, cheap cables?

Do more expensive interconnects offer anything different in terms of signal transfer?

KatieandDad · 23rd April 2012, 04:12 PM

Not again.........

cbdb · 23rd April 2012, 04:15 PM

And again...

KatieandDad · 23rd April 2012, 04:25 PM

As has been discussed a Zillion times before.

COST. There are a Zillion choices of interconnect out there, why provide something that costs more than a few pence if the cutomer is going to buy something exotic anyway.

Larry365 · 23rd April 2012, 04:27 PM

Blimey - I only asked a few questions. Then why don't the manufacturers sell them?

KatieandDad · 23rd April 2012, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry365

Blimey - I only asked a few questions. Then why don't the manufacturers sell them?

?????????????????????????????????????????

They do - Everywhere.

Larry365 · 23rd April 2012, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatieandDad

?????????????????????????????????????????

They do - Everywhere.

I've never seen cables by Sony, Pioneer, Yamaha, Denon, Aiwa, NAD etc

KatieandDad · 23rd April 2012, 04:34 PM

That's because they leave it to the Snake Oil vendors.

I've just sold a pair of Chord Chorus interconnects that cost me £125 on E-Bay because I found that RG58 cable from B&Q was just as good with decent connectors on the end.

You will find that your list of manufacturers also leave Loudspeaker manufacture to the experts too.

aptquark · 23rd April 2012, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry365

Blimey - I only asked a few questions. Then why don't the manufacturers sell them?

Blimey...LOL

Dont listen to these goobers...there are many reasons why you would want good cables.

Shielding, conductor quality, connector quality, durability...

KatieandDad · 23rd April 2012, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aptquark

Blimey...LOL

Dont listen to these goobers...there are many reasons why you would want good cables.

Shielding, conductor quality, connector quality, durability...

Here comes the Snake Oil.

YES, there are loads and loads of decent interconnects. Let it be your choice as to what to buy.

23rd April 2012, 04:09 PM	#1
Larry365 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London	Interconnect questions When most of us buy a new HiFi separate and open the box we see a simple, no frills interconnect(s). Why is this when the manufacturer has spent thousands on product design, marketing, distribution and sales; the manufacturer wants us to become loyal to their brand and be astounded by their product... so why simple, cheap cables? Do more expensive interconnects offer anything different in terms of signal transfer?

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Using digital interconnect as analog interconnect	new2hifi	Analog Line Level	21	27th August 2011 05:38 PM
RG179 interconnect	sonidos	Parts	22	30th April 2010 03:25 PM
If you were looking for the best interconnect cable ...	lowtherdream	Parts	3	13th August 2008 02:07 PM
interconnect cables	dsmkwan	Parts	3	29th May 2006 11:15 PM
Silver Interconnect	mike m	Parts	1	16th January 2003 11:12 PM

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Search Privacy Statement Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read


	Please consider donating to help us continue to serve you. Ads on/off / Custom Title / More PMs / More album space / Advanced printing & mass image saving

23rd April 2012, 04:12 PM	#2
KatieandDad diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK	Not again.........

23rd April 2012, 04:15 PM	#3
cbdb diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver	And again...

23rd April 2012, 04:25 PM	#4
KatieandDad diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK	As has been discussed a Zillion times before. COST. There are a Zillion choices of interconnect out there, why provide something that costs more than a few pence if the cutomer is going to buy something exotic anyway.

23rd April 2012, 04:27 PM	#5
Larry365 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London	Blimey - I only asked a few questions. Then why don't the manufacturers sell them?

23rd April 2012, 04:34 PM	#8
KatieandDad diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK	That's because they leave it to the Snake Oil vendors. I've just sold a pair of Chord Chorus interconnects that cost me £125 on E-Bay because I found that RG58 cable from B&Q was just as good with decent connectors on the end. You will find that your list of manufacturers also leave Loudspeaker manufacture to the experts too.