That's the advantage I found. I eliminated a step in the cable chain, and got better cable in the process, at a fair cost. Think you'll be pleased both with the cables and Flashback's service. http://www.flashbacksales.co.uk/acatalog/5_Pin_DIN___Phono_Cables.html

ChrDH: Looks interesting! Which one of the cables would I be needing to connect my Ouverture (Powerlink) to my Rega amp (RCA), bearing in mind that using a normal Din-RCA converter I have to use the 'Line In' cords on the Rca part to get the sound from the Powerlink? (The 'line in' pins on a Din connector is the 'line out' pins

Puncher: philipsmz333: Puncher: Addendum - In my earlier post I forgot to mention mains cords - I do find that a reasonable mains cord brings my system to life whereas, without, it just seems lifeless. Maybe... just maybe, it's all an illusion I can see I didn't stick my toungue far enough into my cheek - its definitely not an illusion, without

@yachadm What a wonderful story. Congratulations with your passion. Right now I'm listening to the reissue vinyl "Kind of Blue" session -- and I can't believe my ears. Just got the record in the door - wonderful background music for enjoying your story! (On classic equipment, from when the components were all super-par).

Alex: No-way near as big as it is with non-AL speakers, but it's still noticeable. I find when toeing in BeoLab 5s though, there is a change in sound, but I actually prefer the sound non-toed in... If I remember correctly, David Moulton does not like toe-in on ALT speakers, and he wasn't a fan of the toe-in at the Struer BeoLiving room. I asked

Can I interest you in some Prime - no, not real estate - but cables ... Yes, going now to the lucky buyer! 14.500 US greenbacks will buy you a 1 meter, not square, stretch of cable. Yes, indeedy! And we'll throw in another meter for free! http://www.audiofederation.com/dealership/prices/jormadesign/index.htm

Alex: Actually I can testify that mains conditioners do make a difference. Something's funky with the power supply in our house, meaning even after being earthed, turntables still tend to hum very slightly (not as bad as when not earthed). Happens on my dad's system (completely different part of the house) and mine, so it's not to do with

Peter: I believe that David Moulton's partners did a double blind trial of power leads. If I remember correctly a good selection of individuals were chosen to attend the test, including some described as having Golden ears! The result of the test was that no-one was better than chance at distinguishing power cables. These ranged from kettle leads

Not much of a debate. Seems we're all in agreement. High quality connectors, thicker cable, shielding and you reduce potential noise. (And I can actually pick out these new cables from another room, compared to my older ones).

He has all kinds. But my DACs and stand-alone CD-players don't have DIN-OUT connectors. The DACs have RCA out analog as well as balanced XLR. Same for the CD-players. This cable does the job excellently for me. Here are his various types: http://www.flashbacksales.co.uk/acatalog/cables.html