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Component video cable?

I've posted this question before but thought that I'd post it again for additional info. Can anyone please share experiences with higher end component video cables. Please don't answer just use Radio Shack because I know that cables DO make a difference. Many have suggested the Zu Megular. Are these better than using higher end digital cables. I'm currently using Kimber DV-30 and it produces a nice image. I still feel that it can be better. I was considering using three Virtual Dynamics Nite digital cables. I've talked to Rick at VD and he says this should be the best component setup money can buy. I'm considering this option. Has anyone used these cables? Are they hard to work with because of weight and lack of flexibility? I can go up the Kimber chain but wanted to see if anyone has had experience with a component cable that has blown them away. Thanks in advance for your input.
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mshan
60 posts
 
I haven't auditioned any component video cables, but my research suggest that two cost effective, but probably very high quality component video sets are:

1) Outlaw Audio PSC cables (http://www.outlawaudio.com)

2) The DIY Audioasylum digital cable, which I believe others says also works very well as a component video cable. I have just purchased this DIY digital cable from Audioasylum member Cousin_Dupree, but there are others who also make the same cable (check the Audioasylum.com classifieds, or RhinoCables, or Boldercables, and others).
rives
953 posts
 
I've used several cables. The best I've tried is the Audioquest YIQ-4, but a very close (and I mean VERY close) is the Better Cables component video cable. I think their newer ones are better than the ones I have previously used. At just about any price they will give any cable a decent challenge, and at their price I haven't tried anything that comes close.
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rmml
204 posts
 
I was using the Audioquest YIQ2 before, and prior to that Monster Cable M1000i, now I'm using three Audio Magic Sceptor Digital/Video Cables (discontinued model, being sold by HCM audio) and let me tell you the difference from the prior two set of cables is pretty significant at least in my set up.
marty9876
120 posts
 
I tried the Straight Wire Silver Link II's vs their cheapo conx one, very little differance. I was surprised as other cables (ic's) can make a huge differance.

Must be a video thing or just me...If/when I try again I will try the Better Cables out.

Marty
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franklapdog
103 posts
 
Rives is right on the money.The Silver Serpent is a great cable and priced right.Go for it!!!!!!!
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