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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
auxinput
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@lemaze - this is way over your budget, but Music Direct is selling the Audioquest Kind Cobra cables at 40-60% off retail:

https://www.musicdirect.com/Search/specials/Closeout?specials=Closeout&category=Cables&brand=Audioquest&sort=sitePrice%7CASC&page=1&pagesize=24&c1=tab-products&c2=grid

The King Cobra has their version of 21awg solid-core OCC copper conductors in a foam PE insulation.  Silver plated RCA connectors.

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passet02
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Kimber Cables
2channel8
758 posts
 
Zu auctions cables on the Bay. I got a pair of 1 meter Wylde RCAs for $37 including shipping. $175 value (on sale from $370); but I had to go through the auction process several times before I won. I'm still breaking them in, so no comparative review from me yet. 
twoch
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You can buy all that wire
But down the road you for sure will be buying upgrades.    Just buy the
Best wire  you can get
Look at used  all The same brand.  hopefully  it will make you
Happy.   
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jeffrey75
110 posts
 
Soundsilver-Trilogy II, these interconnects at one hundred dollar mark are a good investment. Stewart’s auctions are not as frequent as they use to be, try member lookup for soundsilver and see if he has upcoming auction or a pair for sale.

Another set of interconnects that are reference quality for budget price would be Belden 8402’s. DIY or have assembled and burn-in by Gene at Take Five Audio.


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