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Title: Spdif cable suggestions
Post by: Kevin on September 07, 2003, 05:43:29 PM

Im looking for a spdif cable to connect my pcm-r300 dat to my computer and was just wondering what yall suggest.  Oh and I need it to be around 6ft. thanks in advance
Kevin

Title: Re:Spdif cable suggestions
Post by: John R on September 07, 2003, 05:54:12 PM

or at the shack, quick

http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F007%5F002%5F003%5F003&product%5Fid=15%2D1089

jr

Title: Re:Spdif cable suggestions
Post by: Kevin on September 07, 2003, 05:59:51 PM

+T for the help, ive never put a spdif cable together, is it difficult? any links to instructions?

Title: Re:Spdif cable suggestions
Post by: Kevin on September 07, 2003, 06:12:44 PM

what do you think of this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3037466849&category=14965
is that the cable you were suggesting?

Title: Re:Spdif cable suggestions
Post by: Kevin on September 07, 2003, 06:29:35 PM

I think im just going to buy that one just a lot easier since ive never dont it before and need one quickly.  Thanks again for the help guys ;)

Title: Re:Spdif cable suggestions
Post by: Chuck on September 07, 2003, 07:23:50 PM

Quote from: John R on September 07, 2003, 05:54:12 PM

or at the shack, quick

http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F007%5F002%5F003%5F003&product%5Fid=15%2D1089

jr

I've bought stuff from that guy. He does good work.

Title: Re:Spdif cable suggestions
Post by: MattD on September 07, 2003, 08:49:00 PM

Crimping would be way more fun if the little tool for it didn't cost like $60. Could you do the same job with a wire stripper and pliers or is it not even close?

-Matt

Title: Re:Spdif cable suggestions
Post by: John R on September 07, 2003, 09:04:55 PM

for a spdif, i would not crimp, i would solder.  crimping leaves a little too much room for error.

jr

Title: Re:Spdif cable suggestions
Post by: zhianosatch on September 07, 2003, 10:15:23 PM

crazy shit :)

Title: Re:Spdif cable suggestions
Post by: fishmansvacuum on September 07, 2003, 10:35:42 PM

...I just use my 7-pin and it goes directly into my SoundBlaster Audigy2 soundcard...pimp shit...


Peace

Title: Re:Spdif cable suggestions
Post by: zhianosatch on September 07, 2003, 10:49:33 PM

don't say sound blaster around here... ;) you'll get in trouble

Title: Re:Spdif cable suggestions
Post by: F.O.Bean on September 08, 2003, 03:47:35 AM

Quote from: zhianosatch on September 07, 2003, 10:49:33 PM

don't say sound blaster around here... ;) you'll get in trouble

 :-X :-X ::) ::)

Title: Re:Spdif cable suggestions
Post by: Kevin on September 08, 2003, 11:17:26 AM

also the 7-pn is or your portable not ahome unit ;)