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optical cable quality ?

golfdiva · 2009-10-19 18:58:23

Hi All Is there any difference between the more expensive and cheaper cables. Some of the go on about being gold plated - does this matter ? This is the one I was thinking of going for , does it look ok to ye guys ?…

19-10-2009 7:58pm

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golfdiva

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Hi All

Is there any difference between the more expensive and cheaper cables. Some of the go on about being gold plated - does this matter ?

This is the one I was thinking of going for , does it look ok to ye guys ?

http://cgi.ebay.ie/1M-PURE-OPTICAL-TOS-LINK-CABLE-TOSLINK-LEAD-DIGITAL-UK_W0QQitemZ200396314631QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL?hash=item2ea88d1807

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#2 21-10-2009 11:06pm

golfdiva

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anyone?

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#3 21-10-2009 11:34pm

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Don't think it makes much difference, as long as the cable is decently made - gold plating would be little use on an optical cable though.......

Ritz.

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#4 22-10-2009 1:16pm

viperirl

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No difference whatsoever and the gold plating is just marketing nonsense. The only problem I've had with some optical cables is the connector not making a secure connection with the equipment. I've often had them fall out easily. I prefer coaxial as the connection there is usually tight.

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