Source for replacement multi-channel cable?

[jakermc]

Well I am finally taking the plunge into SACD and DVD-A with the help of Outlaw's ICBM. What I would like to do, instead of using the supplied cable, is buy a higher quality cable with a DB-25 connection on one end and MALE RCA plugs on the other. This would allow be to plug the cable directly into the ICBM instead of using the supplied cable as an adapter (its RCA connectors are female).

Does anyone know where I can find such a cable?

[Burke Strickland]

A few options to consider:

1) Monster makes a cable like you are looking for, shown at onecall's site priced at $109.95 (including shipping) for a 2 meter cable (6.6 feet) http://www.onecall.com/PID_11171.htm

2) CableLand advertises a line of this type of product starting at $99 for three feet long: http://www.cableland.com/audio/mcadb10.html

3) You might also try a custom cable assembler such as ElectroTex http://www.electrotex.com/cableform.htm
Although I don't know specifically if they do the DB-25-to-6 x RCA converter, they build just about any kind of cable "out there" to customer specifications, so it might be worth giving them a call. (800) 460-1801 (I would call them myself right now to find out, but they are closed for the day.) For a one-off special fabrication, they may not be any cheaper than the other options, especially if they've never done this particular design before. But what the heck -- it's a free call. :>)

Good luck!

Burke

[jakermc]

Thanks for the links. You are like the old Shell answer man. Is there anything you don't know?

[dschamis]

I got one from www.bettercables.com.

It cost me $99 plus S&H and have been very happy with it.

I think its hard to say whether it is better or worse than the Monster cable - probably depends on who you ask!

David

[Greg Staten]

Call me crazy, but why not use male-male adapters and the existing cable?

Let's be blunt. I'm a video editor (and not with toy gear - I cut on an Avid Symphony) and to be honest, I'd use male-male adaptors. We're talking about $10-20 max for the adaptors (you can get them from a variety of vendors - including Radio Shack). They are in all likelyhood straight metal connections.

I seriously doubt there'd be any signal loss. Can anyone honestly say me that a hundred dollar cable sounds better than the existing cable and $10-20 worth of straight wire adapters???

-greg