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
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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. 
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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.


I’d recommend 2 cables from van den Hul in your price-range: the D300 and the D102MkII hybrid or MkIII hybrid.

And yes (gasp!) the Monster M550 series is a very good value available on the cheap on ebay. Don’t succumb to the negative hype: let your ears be the judge.