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Originally Posted by Face76 
For raw speaker cable, check out the Belden cable here: http://bluejeanscable.com/store/speaker/index.htm If you want to bi-wire, then use the Canare wire.
For RCA's: http://rawcable.com/cable/LC1.htm
I don't like their termination though. For speaker cables I generally use WBT, but when on a budget I use Vampire as they use gold plated copper(not brass like most).
As for RCA plugs, again check out Vampire. http://www.soniccraft.com/products/connections.htm
For raw speaker cable, check out the Belden cable here: http://bluejeanscable.com/store/speaker/index.htm If you want to bi-wire, then use the Canare wire.
For RCA's: http://rawcable.com/cable/LC1.htm
I don't like their termination though. For speaker cables I generally use WBT, but when on a budget I use Vampire as they use gold plated copper(not brass like most).
As for RCA plugs, again check out Vampire. http://www.soniccraft.com/products/connections.htm
I very much agree with gold plated copper. I have yet to use Vampire, though but I have considered them.
I have used a few from Parts Connexion. I've found this Onix set to be among the best price/performance/feature pair. It is a gold plated copper pin, where the barrel is brass. The central pin is the more important of the parts so a bit of extra money spent there for gold plated copper is OK. The barrel being brass really does not effect much. I do not like the screw on "locking" style but I have actually gotten used to it and it hasn't been a hassle. I've dealt with the locking style because of the other features of the Onix connector.
http://www.partsconnexion.com/connectors_rca_onix.html
I really like DH Labs cable. I use the BL-1 for my 5 channel interconnects between power amp and pre/pro. I have the Sub-Sonic for my subwoofer cable and White Lightning for my headphone amp/DAC interconnects. I would 100% advise the BL-1 though for typical interconnect duties. The White Lightning is very basic and it's not worth buying vs something like a Monoprice or Blue Jeans. Same story for the subwoofer cable. It's just better to buy a premade sub cable. The subwoofer cable from DH Labs is very basic and thin.
http://www.partsconnexion.com/wire_interc_dhlabs.html
All that being said, for your budget I think it would be best to consider Monoprice for all your cable needs. They have the best budget minded cables that I have used. I don't think your system would benefit from getting more expensive cabling and it would be best to spend less on cabling and more on your other gear. Consider Blue Jeans if you must make your own cables.
Edited by Greg121986 - 7/11/12 at 11:53am
