Best Budget RCA cables


Hi guys,

What is your go-to budget/inexpensive RCA cable recommendation ($30-$50)? Would there be an appreciable difference between this interconnect and $6 Kabeldirekt cables?  The Kabeldirekt RCAs sound pretty great to my ears!

Thanks!
Lee
leemaze
Belden 8402, various sellers on ebay.
Wireworld Luna or Solstice
All of these sound as good as cables that are more expensive.
I like these if you can afford about $80 / pair USD plus shipping.

https://www.takefiveaudio.com/products/1358-mogami-2549-gold-performance-rca-deep-cryo-treated/

I also have the same Mogami 2549 wire with KLEI Copper Harmony RCA terminators.

@213runnin - I don't necessary agree that all interconnects in a system need to be solid core.  Granted, that would be the best solution, but even just having one solid core is better than nothing.  I would recommend this at the last point before the amplifier to "drive" the final sonic signature of cable charge/discharge characteristics.

Another comment.  Some of these interconnects use a much larger 18awg solid-core conductor (such as Signal Cable or Beldon 1694 from Blue Jean).  I have done a lot of R&D with solid core and have found that when conductors are larger than 20awg, then you start losing high frequency detail and clarity.  The larger-core conductors would be very good for a subwoofer cable as the larger solid-core awg will convey much more power in bass notes.  However, it's a fine line.  I found 20awg to be the best all around.  With 22awg and smaller, it will still work, but you start losing bass/midbass impact.