Cables

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ans5000
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Posted April 8, 2008 at 05:45 GMT
#1839910

A quick question..

Can I use subwoofer cables to connect a non B&O pre-amp/decoder to Beolab 6000/4000?

The (thin) cable which I am thinking of using is the QED QONTOUR MSR-SW subwoofer cable. Are there any potential problems?

Any help is greatly appreciated

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Killyp (archived)
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Posted April 8, 2008 at 07:43 GMT
#1839911

It should work fine, I personally believe difference in sound between cables, especially interconnects is all a load of hot air...

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ans5000
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Posted April 8, 2008 at 08:15 GMT
#1839912

Thanks for the quick reply. The only reason for using the QED cable is because it is very thin and can be hidden away easily. As a bonus, it also matches the skirting board.

The cable debate will be never ending - including the perceived benefits of "burning in" a cable.

The only time I have known a digital interconnect cable fail to send any data was when  it was disconnected!

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camshaft (archived)
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Posted April 8, 2008 at 10:29 GMT
#1839913
I agree with Alex.  For running amplified signals, sometimes wire thickness matters, and some types of wires need shielding, but past that there's really no difference.  Just because there is a debate about something doesn't mean we're not sure about the answer.  Cable burn in doesn't make a difference.
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jandyt (archived)
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Posted April 21, 2008 at 16:04 GMT
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Medogsfat (archived)
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Posted April 21, 2008 at 16:07 GMT
#1839915
camshaft:
Cable burn in doesn't make a difference..........

........, however, green cables definately perform better than purple ones.

😂😂😂

Brilliant!

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Puncher (archived)
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Posted April 21, 2008 at 16:35 GMT
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Jandyt:

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J0hnbarker
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Posted April 21, 2008 at 16:52 GMT
#1839917
Just a quick endorsement of QED cabling. I've been using some QED micro cable to connect my Beomaster 8000 and Beovox Pentas, and have been very pleased with the results. Sounds really good and the cable is really thin and hides perfectly under my skirting boards. If you want a decent thin cable that can be installed discretely, then I would recommend this wholeheartedly.
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