Which cables to connect SACD/DVD-Audio DVD player to 5.1 inputs on receiver?
avdude
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To connect an SAD/DVD-Audio DVDplayer to a receiver with 5.1 inputs, do I just use 3 pairs of RCA cables? Are there special 5.1 RCA cables (i.e. color coded) available? I found only ONE site, and their cheapest set was $89.
I don't have the receiver yet, but wanted to buy the cables today, if possible, since I am going to be picking up a cheap DVD-audio/SACD player today $161 + tax. My DVD changer "only" supports SACD...
Thanks!
elitefan
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3 pairs of regular cables. That's all you need.Just label them before installing them and you'll be set.
Rapier
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You're correct; all you need is 3 pairs of RCA cables. Cheap cables will work just fine, but they won't impress any audiophile's the look behind your receiver.
avdude
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Thanks!
I'll probably get Monster mid-range or decent Acoustic Research cables. Nothing too fancy, but not cheap either...
elitefan
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Good choices. Check out the Phoenix Gold cables from Crutchfield. As good as Monster and much cheaper. I have Monster, AR and Phoenix in my system and the Phoenixis the best for the money. Believe it or not Crutchfield sells these at very good prices.
avdude
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Thanks! I'll check them out right now.
Crutchfield is not known for having the best prices, as you imply, but I must say that their customer service was second to none! I bought a Panasonic CP67 DVD changer (returned because it was slow to detect DVD recordable media, and didn't play DVD+R at all) for a great price there, due to free shipping coupon and a special sale price. They actually had the best price for that player (I check the hot deals sites routinely). The return process was simple: call for an RMA #, pack it up in the orignal packing, attach the pre-printed label and drop off at a UPS shipping facility. Voila! They also credited my card the day they received my return.
NW
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Hi, what do means by cheap cables. I am a little confused! Can I use the free audio cables that came with the equipments or just use one better cables for the main L/R channels.