Converting cables to ICs

A practical issue with doing the conversion would be finding connectors that would accept the typical gauge of speaker wire. Soldering RCAs onto the smaller wire designed for interconnects can be challenging enough given the size of the connector barrel and how close together the hot and ground connections are.

Has anyone ever converted S-Video cables into ICs? How did they sound? Is it possible to do the conversion? Often I see quality S-Video cables on a popular auction site for not too much money. I was thinking about just cutting off the ends and then trying to attach regular RCA connectors. I was hoping it would be a great way to get a quality budget IC.

I don't have any experience with using S-Video cables as the basis for interconnects but I'm not sure it would be worth the trouble when you can buy really high-quality cable from Mogami and Canare in bulk from places like markertek.com and takefiveaudio.com. The Mogami 2549, for instance, is $.90 a foot and you know exactly what you're getting. I've been very happy with it combined with relatively inexpensive Vampire connectors.

I don't think it would be worth the try. The lack of shielding will leave them open for RF interference from transmitters, plus other noise around the house.

Try component video cables that you may have around, and not using anymore. They are usually shielded, and may do excellent, if they're built good.