Best component cables silver or copper

From speaking with a cable manufacturer (the owner in fact), I learnt that the skin effect is far more pronounced (and beneficial) in video transmission than audio, so silver-plated copper is probably the best combo for video frequencies.

Having said that, Jaybo is right; having done some work years back with television studios, it's copper copper everywhere. Now that was for normal analog transmission, so who knows what TV studios are using for freeview HD digital? Perhaps it's worth finding out, since what the pro's use is a good guide for us.

Not sure what a "telecine" facility is but usually proshops are in it for the money and aren't gonna waste capital on cables. They'll simply buy from whoever their supplier is. Do you think they really worry about all that mass market quality media that is put out...

You'll get a vast amount of varying opinions so best to try for yourself and see what works in your system. Smart money seems to say best to save your money when it comes to cables.

Try renting a few different types from The Cable Company and try them at home yourself.

I gotta tell you, I've been really impressed with the Tara Labs RSC (Rectangular Square Core) component cables. They really do a phenomenal job.

Granted, they're a little pricey, but some exploration and a wanted ad on the 'GoN should produce a few offers that are appreciably less than retail.