Acoustic Research AP071 Performance Series Audio Digital Coaxial Cable with RCA Connectors

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 3 x 5.5 inches ; 9.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005QZ0N
• Item model number: AP071N
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 26, 2002

Product Description

Product Description

The AP071 Performance Series digital coaxial cable delivers a superior quality digital signal for the best possible performance. Corrosion-resistant, gold-plated precision connectors and a solid oxygen-free copper center conductor provide a highly conductive solution for extremely clear signals. Additional protection from line interference are 100% Mylar foil and copper braided shields.

This cable is protected from physical harm by a flexible, durable PVC jacket.

Product Description

Acoustic Research Performance Series digital audio cable is available as optical and coax to meet the widest variety of equipment needs. Performance Series digital optical cable is constructed of high-grade optical fiber, with a highly polished curved lens and gold-plated collar. Performance Series digital audio coaxial cable with RCA connectors provides a quality connection for digital equipment where optical is unavailable or coax is preferred. Oxygen-free solid copper wire, gold-plated connectors and dual shielding provide improved performance.This cable features improved digital sound from corrosion-resistant, gold-plated precision connectors and improved digital sound quality and performance through proper foam dielectric insulation that maintains 75-ohm signal integrity. It provides added strength from flexible, durable PVC jacket, high-quality video signal delivered by solid oxygen-free copper center conductor. 100% Mylar foil and copper braided shields provide its clear, noise-free vibrant sound.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Cable, December 5, 2005

By	David (Chicago) - See all my reviews

First off, the cable is 6 feet long. For some reason this isn't in the product description, so there it is. Anyway, having said that, I can say with 100% certainty that this cable is every bit as good as my much, MUCH more expensive Monster Toslink cable. I got this cable to replace the optical one because I'm switching soundcards on my computer and the new one doesn't have optical output. Anyway, I tested them side by side and I couldn't tell a difference. I'm already using Monster speaker cable which does make a HUGE difference over the junky cable that came with my Logitech Z-680's. Anyway, I could tell no difference whatsoever switching between the two. The only real difference is the price. I paid more than ten times as much for the Monster Toslink cable. So, if you're debating whether to go with this or something more expensive my reccomendation is to go with this cable. It'll save you a lot of money and you'll get the exact same performance.

As others have said, the reason that the cheaper cable is able to match the more expensive cable is the digital signal. Either the cable works or it doesn't work. There really isn't much (if any) "middle ground" as there is with analog cables. At first I was skeptical after reading all the hype about the better speaker cables, but now after having used both I know that that's just what it is: hype.

27 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap DIGITAL AUDIO cable is all you need, December 14, 2004

By	Galileo Galilei (Frostbite Falls, MN USA) - See all my reviews

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When folks talk about audio quality, they're typically referring to ANALOG components. A DIGITAL cable or other component either works or it doesn't. If a single bit is off in a DIGITAL audio signal, the untrained ear will hear the loud blip or screech. That is to say, even cheap components will work with 100% quality (or they're literally useless junk and could not be sold). (If digital video bit is bad, it will result in a single bad pixel, which is much harder to pick up with the eye.) Analog components have a better or worse quality level; digital components are either right or wrong. There's no middle ground and no reason to pay up because quality cannot improve.

Most of the other reviews appear to be from the manufacturer or from megalomaniacs and I would disregard them; although you have to love the "serious audiophile".

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, August 31, 2007

By	***MATT*** - See all my reviews

Acoustic research makes some fine cables and this is another good example. My dvd-audio disc and movies sound awesome when run through this cable. I totally recommend this cable unless you plan to run it over 10 ft. In that case look to buy a optical digital cable instead as from what I've read, audiophiles recommend optical for longer runs. Shorter runs seem to be identical between digital coax, and digital optical.