Digital Coax Interconnect – Maximum performance

[Mark Grant]

(posted with permission of forums admin)

Maximum Performance Digital Interconnect.

High end cables without the high prices from Mark Grant.


A top quality digital interconnect co-axial cable manufactured using Belden (http://www.belden.com) 1694A Brilliance® broadcast quality co-axial cable.

This is an RG6 sized Precision 75 Ohm co-axial cable with solid core 18 AWG copper conductor, Gas-injected Foam High Density Polyethylene insulator, Duofoil® 100% foil screen and a 95% coverage tinned copper braided shield.

All cables are hand made to the highest possible standards using Canare (http://www.canare.com) specialist tooling for the cable stripping and connector crimping. The crimp tool has been calibrated to provide a crimp connection that is exactly to Canare specifications.
Caig (http://www.caig.com) products are used to clean and treat the core of the coax and crimp pin during the assembly process. Nothing left to chance, perfection every time.

Termination is with Canare impedance matched RCA phono connectors.
These are high quality crimped connectors, considered to be the best for digital applications. Also available are Canare BNC connectors at no extra cost.
(For use as SDI cables or with a DAC with BNC connections etc)

These professional grade cables offer a superb high bandwidth performance & a distortion free signal.

These cables will equal & in most cases outperform cables costing many times the price.

New prices updated January 06 - less range of lengths on the forum, but better prices :)

1 Metre £15
2 Metre £17
3 Metre £19
4 Metre £21 :thumbsup:

Prices include delivery within UK and include VAT , no hidden charges or extras !

If you require longer lengths, please order from my website.

photo of cables below.

Mark.


http://www.markgrantcables.co.uk/images/1694A-digicoax-rca-to-rca.jpg

[JohnS]

Hi Mark,

I'll start it off with 2*1m and 1*12m please.

How do you want paying?

Cheers

[Mark Grant]

Hello John,

Payment by Cheque, Nochex, Fastpay, Paypal, etc.

I have sent you a message with payment details,

Thanks for the order :)


Mark.

[Ian J]

I already have one of Mark's digital cables (earlier version) and it is excellent and provided sonic improvements over my previous cable which actually cost more than Mark is selling these for.

[chips]

I'd like a 2m please.

[chips]

Thanks for the PM Mark, payment made :).

[The Beekeeper]

As someone who has regularly posted on 1694 on this site (and Canare plugs) , and even given away samples of this cable to forum members, I can fully endorse the approach that is being taken here. This is exactly how a digital cable should be made. As you see from the excellent prices it isn't expensive to do correctly either.

For those with 'exotic' hifi digital cables, you are going to be in for a shock, cables made like this WORK. Sorry vdh, chord.......(sub your favoutite here).

Well done Mark

[Mark Grant]

Hello Chips,

Cable should be with you Wednesday or Thursday.


Mark.

[philmate]

I'm interested but have a question. I have either a choice of using one of these cables, 5m length( DVD under TV) with 1 m scart to TV or 5m scart to TV and 1m of co-axial to DVD in rack. 5m co-ax or 5m scart.
Kind regards
Phil.

[berry]

Mark,

What other types of cables are you going to be offering?
Looking for component cables (5m) and possibly VGA cable.

Berry

[Mark Grant]

Hello Phil,

I would say use 5 Metres of this coax, as I doubt you will notice much difference in sound quality between a 1 Metre or 5 Metre coax cable of this quality.

With a 5 Metre scart you will most likely see a reduction in picture quality compared to a 1 Metre scart, and a good quality 5 Metre scart costs more than a 5 Metre coax, so save some money and have a better picture.

Hope that helps,

Mark.

[Mark Grant]

Originally posted by The Beekeeper
I can fully endorse the approach that is being taken here. This is exactly how a digital cable should be made. As you see from the excellent prices it isn't expensive to do correctly either.



Hello Beekeeper,

Thanks for the support, much appreciated.

I think you started this off all those years ago....


Mark.

[Mark Grant]

Originally posted by berry
Mark,

What other types of cables are you going to be offering?
Looking for component cables (5m) and possibly VGA cable.

Berry

Hello Berry,

Component cables will be soon, a week or so. I am waiting for few reels of cable and a box of connectors etc to be delivered.

VGA would have to be 5 x BNC terminated coax, far too fiddly to solder 5 huge coax cables into a 15 pin D plug.


Mark.

[chips]

My cable arrived this morning, thanks Mark :smashin:.

[NapoleonGuitarSolo]

I would like to take a 1m cable please.

[parky43007]

I would also like to order a 1m cable please.

[alwyn]

Mark, will you be making any scart to rca cables (rgb+comp sync)?

[Ian J]

Originally posted by The Beekeeper
This is exactly how a digital cable should be made. As you see from the excellent prices it isn't expensive to do correctly either.

I think that I still have your address from the excellent mains cable that I bought from you so I will put a cheque in the post to you for another one metre digital lead and will donate my prototype to Taz's Christmas charity to be auctioned along with the DVDs.

A recommendation like that from The Beekeeper cannot be ignored.

[philmate]

Hi Mark, I'll have the 5mt co-ax please.
Kind regards
Phil.

[UZUBAIRU]

Mark,
Please could I purchase a 1m cable.

Umu

[Mark Grant]

Originally posted by alwyn
Mark, will you be making any scart to rca cables (rgb+comp sync)?

Hello Alwyn,

Not at the moment, sorry.
I will send you a message, I might be able to help.

Mark.

[Mark Grant]

NapoleonGuitarSolo, parky43007, Ian J , philmate and UZUBAIRU

I have sent you all an email to the address in your profile page.

Hope you receive the emails !

Mark.

[chips]

The cable is now installed in my system between the Toshiba SD-9500 & Lexicon MC-1.

It really is superbly made and performs beautifully :smashin:.

Nice one Mark :clap:.

[whuuf]

Mark,

I would like one of these cables, but do you do any smaller then 1m, If not I guess 1m will do.

[JohnS]

Hi Mark,

Got and installed my cables, not had much of a chance to listen much but initial thoughts are that my sub seems to be producing better more controlled bass.:smashin:

I'll make more of a comment when I've had a better chance to listen.

When are you going to offer some other cables, could be interested in a figure8 mains lead or 2 etc.

Cheers

[The Beekeeper]

Mark

have you got hoods on these and any chance of a photo please

[redwick]

Mark

I'd like a 1m please. I need BNC one end and a phono on the other.

Also looking for some 3 * 2m mains cables.

[Mark Grant]

Hello Whuff and Redwick,

I have sent you an email/message.



Hello Beekeeper,

I will edit the first post and add a nice picture soon, just did not have a good quality photo to hand at the time of the first post.

No orange coloured rubber boots/hoods on these, (not mentioned in the first post, as they are not used on this cable) as they don't improve the sound at all. Trying to keep the price down as much as possible, without compromising performance at all.

Cables that need colours identifying will have the coloured rubber boots/hoods such as component cables etc. (component very soon)


Mark.

[Ian J]

Digital co-ax cable received the following day - excellent service.

What a difference this cable makes with improved clarity and detail - an excellent upgrade for not much outlay that I can highly recommend.

[Mark Grant]

First post now has a photo added.

(my own photographic work, so no copying please)


Nice to hear the cables are performing well :)

Mark.

[ASH1]

Hi Mark, can I order a 1.5m cable for my sub please and can I send you a Cheque? thanks.
ASH1

[Mark Grant]

Hello Ash1,

I will have a cable that is much better for Subwoofer use very soon, If you can wait a week, it will be worth the wait.

thanks,

Mark.

[ASH1]

Originally posted by Mark Grant
Hello Ash1,

I will have a cable that is much better for Subwoofer use very soon, If you can wait a week, it will be worth the wait.

thanks,

Mark.

Hi Mark, thanks for your reply. I will wait for the better cable, can you give me a price for it please?
ASH1 :smashin:

[Mark Grant]

Hello Ash1,

There will be an excellent subwoofer cable for the same prices as this digital coax, or an absolutely superb Reference subwoofer cable for just little bit more if all goes to plan.

Will be really soon,


Mark.

[ASH1]

HI Mark, I'll wait for the so called absolutely superb Reference subwoofer cable. Please let me know when it arrives and how much.

ASH1 :smashin:

[Kefmad Rich]

Hi Mark,

Can I please place an order for 2 No. 1.5M cables terminated with RCA plugs.

Many Thanks,

Richie

[Mark Grant]

Hi Richie,

sent you an email,

thanks,

Mark.

[cybersoga]

Hi Mark, what cable are you getting to make sub cables with? Canare LV-77S per chance?

Ta

[Mark Grant]

Hello Cybersoga,

How did you guess :grin: :smashin:

Expensive cable, but only the best will do.


Mark.

[JIT]

Just to say that i'm also interested in a 5m component cable when you have them available.

[Bassline@ddict]

Just thought i would display my interest in the ref sub cables for when they become available.:smashin:

Steve

[markbro]

Will need a 10m component cable for Z2 if it arrives! Let me know if these become available.

Thanks, Mark.

[sticker]

Hi Mark,
Will you be making any that could be used as composite video cables?
Regards
John

[Mark Grant]

Hello John,

The 1694A is ideal for Composite video, when teminated with Canare phonos.

How long a cable do you need?


( Component cables will start in a seperate thread on Tuesday, testing is complete, just need a few photos )


Mark.

[Kefmad Rich]

Hi Mark,

My cables arrived today. Used for CD and DVD connected to my Denon amp.Certainly good value for money.Thanks for the speedy service.

I,ll look forward to buying more cables in the future.

Richie.

[Mark Grant]

Component cable thread has started here (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=104551) :)

Thanks for the digital coax orders, keep ordering please - support the forums !


Canare LV-77S is here for subwoofer cables, I am still waiting for a Canare RCA/phono delivery before starting the Subwoofer cable thread, any day now hopefully...



Mark.

[ASH1]

Hi Mark any sign of the connectors for my sub cable?

ASH1:smashin:

[tricarr]

Hi Mark
I would like Im of your digital cable with phonos please.


Tricarr

[Mark Grant]

Hello ASH1,

Not yet, must be any day now..



Tricarr,

I have sent you a message,

thanks,

Mark.

[haf]

Hi Mark

2 metre cable phono connections please

Thx

Henry

[thxultra]

2M one for me too :cool:

[Mark Grant]

Hello Haf and thxultra,

sent you both a message/email,

Thanks for the orders :)

Mark.

[DucatiEVO]

Mark,

Can you do 2x 0.5metre with phonos please?

thx

[Roam]

Hi Mark,

I'm currently using a QED P75 coaxial and was wondering what difference in sound quality I would notice if I was to purchase your coaxial? Thanks.

[Mark Grant]

Hello DucatiEVO,

Sent you a message with payment details,

thanks for the order :)

Mark.

[Mark Grant]

Originally posted by Grinder
Hi Mark,

I'm currently using a QED P75 coaxial and was wondering what difference in sound quality I would notice if I was to purchase your coaxial? Thanks.

Hello Grinder,

I think you will be surprised at the improvement :)


Thanks,

Mark.

[Roam]

Mark,

Got your PM yesterday and have posted cheque for a 1m length of your coaxial. Thanks.

[Rainbow6]

Mark,
Do your sub cables come in anything other than black? I see QED do white-ish sort of cables. That possible?
Cheers ;)

[Mark Grant]

Grinder,

thanks for the order :)


Rainbow6,

A subwoofer cable thread will start soon, first reel of the cable to be used is black, white would be possible at a later date, but not for about a month.


Mark.

[IronGiant]

I'd probably like a 2m digital and a 3m subwoofer reference when they're available if can you can estimate/quote prices for the subwoofer cables.

Dave

[MC Hammer]

Hi Mark,

Can I order 1 X 1M RCA phono

Cheers

[Mark Grant]

Hello Regmarch and MC Hammer,

I have sent you both a PM,

thanks,

Mark.

[THX THX THX]

can I order a 1mtr digital co-ax please

cheers,

THX THX THX

[Mark Grant]

Hello THX THX THX,

I have sent you an email,

Thanks for the order :)

Mark.

[mick23]

hi mark is the digital coax avaliable in half meter or less please

[Mark Grant]

Hello mick23,

Can be made to any length you need.

thanks,

Mark.

[mw3cdj]

Hi Mark,
Can i have 0.5m lengh RCA to RCA . Also posted an order on your component thread. Let me know about payment.
Thanks ,
Daran

[mick23]

hi mark can i order half meter digital coax please ,

[Mark Grant]

Hello mw3cdj and mick23,

I have sent you both an email or PM,

thanks for the orders,

Mark.

[chris l.]

Mark,

10m digital interconnect co-axial please,

Regards,

Chris L.

[Mark Grant]

Hello Chris L,

Sent you an email,

thanks for the order,

Mark.

[docsmith2k1]

Mark,

Could I have a 1m digital coax cable please. I have today sent you a cheque for 2x 1m component cables. Maybe you could save sourself a postage cost and send this with the component cables. I will pop another cheque in the post tomorrow.
Andy

[Mark Grant]

Hello Andy,

I will send it with the two component cables,

thanks,

Mark.

[GrannySmith]

Just to reassure any fence-sitters reading this thread - I have last night done an A/B comparison of Mark's coax against the well-regarded Chord Prodac at £69. Listening to cd's on a Pioneer 505 Precision through a Cyrus AV8 and Rotel RMB-1075, MG's coax immediately struck me as more "analogue" sounding - slightly less harsh/bright than the Chord, without being soft. If anything dynamics were slightly improved on the Prodac - no mean feat - also the ambient detail was better resolved, and instruments were a little more clearly placed..... an astonishing result for a £20 cable!! It's clearly a no-brainer IMO - get your order in quick, before Mark decides his coax is worth double the price..... :eek:

Will.

[michaelab]

Hi Mark,

Could I order a 1m RCA to BNC and a 1m RCA to RCA please?

Thanks,
Michael.

[bibooo]

Hello Mark,

I'd like a 0.5m RCA to RCA please, paying by Paypal.

Thanks,
bibooo

[Mark Grant]

Hello Michaelab and Bibooo,

sent you both a message,

thanks for the orders:)

Mark.

[Brogan]

Mark,

Any update on the sub-woofer cables you are planning?

Thanks, paul

[Mark Grant]

Hello Brogan,

The Canare LV77S subwoofer cables will start in a new thread at the weekend.

Worth waiting for :)


Mark.

[Brogan]

Nice one.
:smashin:

[Chris Gilbert]

Hi Mark,

Can I have 2 x 1.5m cables? (I'll also be ordering a sub cable when you're ready :cool:

Thanks,
Chris

[Mark Grant]

Hello Chris,

Sent you a message last night,

Thanks,

Mark.

[Brogan]

Mark, am I right in thinking the cables on this thread are just for DVD to amp (i.e. "digital" coax) ?

[Mark Grant]

Hello Brogan,

Digital coax is the optimum use for this.

You could use the cable for audio, composite video etc, have a look at Beekeepers big post about cables.

There will be other cable threads soon for other uses.


Mark.

[Brogan]

Ah, that answers my other questions then as I couldn't work out why people were asking for phono connectors and ordering several cables.
I thought everyone had multiple DVD players with odd connections...;)

Wish I'd asked sooner as I've just ordered some bits to make up a phono cable from my CD player for myself...Doh!

[gazzerr]

I'd like a 1M cable with RCA connectors. Please let me have the payment details.

[Mark Grant]

Hello gazzerr,

Sent you an email,

thanks for the order :)

Mark.

[Jason S]

Mark,

Put me down for

1 x 0.5m RCA > RCA

You can ship it out with the component cables I've just ordered to save postage.

Thanks

[philb]

Hi Mark sorry for a newbie question!
Would I notice a difference with one of your cables over an optical cable from my 717 pioneer dvd to my ax3 amp?
Or am I truly dense?????

Phil

[Mark Grant]

Hello Jason S,

Sent you email, thanks for the order :)


Hello Philb,

Never tried the 717 DVD or AX3 amp, but probably the answer is yes.
depends on the quality of optical cable really...

Hope that helps.

Mark.

[Mark Grant]

Subwoofer cables now available here (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=107778) :)

Mark.

[philb]

IT is a cambridge 20 quidder from richer sounds??

Phil

[Rainbow6]

Mark,
What's the turnover rate at the minute for your coax, and do you have any idea how long shipping is taking these days? I'm living in N. Ireland. I may be interested in 2-3m. Am hoping to get up and running with my system this weekend.
Also, any of your sub cable white yet? And how flexible is the sub cable (needs to go round corners, etc.).
Cheers,
Jim

[philb]

I f you think it would be a significant improvement would like a 1m cable please.

Phil

[Mark Grant]

Originally posted by philb
IT is a cambridge 20 quidder from richer sounds??

Phil

Hello Phil,

No, not bought this from richer sounds to sell here ???

The cable I am using for digital coax here is Belden 1964A, the cable in the subwoofer thread is canare LV77S. Not bought from Richer sounds. !!

Mark.

[Mark Grant]

Originally posted by Rainbow6
Mark,
What's the turnover rate at the minute for your coax, and do you have any idea how long shipping is taking these days? Also, any of your sub cable white yet? And how flexible is the sub cable (needs to go round corners, etc.).
Cheers,
Jim


Hello Jim,

I can post this to arrive for the weekend, would need to be special delivery for about £4 extra to be sure of delivery before the weekend.

No White Canare LV77S sub cable yet, I could order some soon if enough people wanted it.
The LV77s is a very flexible cable, will go round corners no problem.

Mark.

[Mark Grant]

Hello Philb,

sent you an email,

thanks,

Mark.

[blinky]

Is there going to be a different cable for analogue audio interconnects available any time soon (or at all for that matter)? After reading The Beekeeper's article it sounds like this is pretty much perfect for most things...

[Mark Grant]

Hello Blinky,

Other cables will follow really soon, will be just after christmas :)


thanks,

Mark.

[IronGiant]

Arrived today, thanks Mark.
Dave

[Rainbow6]

Mark,

Cable arrived this morning special delivery. Fantastic service!!!
Thanks again, and have a Happy Christmas!

Jim :smashin: :smashin: :smashin:

[Bassbin]

Mark,

Can I have a 3m sub cable and a 1m digital cable.

Thanks,

BB

[Mark Grant]

Hello Bassbin,

sent you a PM,

Thanks for the order :)

Mark.

[philb]

Hi Mark,

Cable came today,all set up,lovely:smashin:

Fantastic service mate,

cheers,

Phil:clap:

[Senninha]

Mark, can I order 3 x 1m RCA-RCA cables?

First order on this forum, so do you PM and I pay Nochex, or??

Do you also still do mains cables?

Many thanks!

[esta56]

Hi Mark

I have a HTPC where the S/PDIF out on the soundcard is a Minijack (mono) and of course the Amp end is RCA.

Can you help?

Also, I could have and interest in high quality VGA, as I'm connecting to my Plasma and PJ from the graphics card. DVI out to VGA or BNC in would be one cable and VGA to VGA would be the other?

Finally, the soundcard feeds analogue signals through one - stereo Minijack to two RCA AND two - 4 Pole Minijack to 3 RCA (this is apparrantly a lead that uses the same connection setup as the Sony camera lead and NOT the Panasonic camera lead - they both look the same but wired differently at the Minjack end). The other problem here is that the three Minijacke sockets are pretty close together, such that a right angled Minjack I tried was too big.

I'm not too hopeful that you can help on the above as no one else can but worth a try!

[Sid and Coke]

For the sake of a few quid I fancy giving your cable a go Mark. The chance to try out genuine 75ohm plugs being my biggest draw, although i have to say the cable looks like it is very well made from the photo and the materials spec is seemingly good all round.
I seem to remember reading somewhere that there was an advantage with digital cables of having then slightly longer than the standard 1m, i don't know or can't remember why though, ( bandwidth, wave-length, snake oil ? ) I only really need a 1m cable but will go for a longer one if somebody can come up with a plausable reason why i should do so. If you think the length thing is hogwash then a 1m cable will do just fine.

I'd like to pay online via pay-pal if thats OK ?

[Mark Grant]

Hello Senninha

Thanks for the order :)

Still doing mains cables, when I get the time. Might be a thread about these soon :)



esta56 and Sid and Coke,

sent you both a PM/email :)


Mark.

[redwine]

Hi Mark,
I would also like to order a 2m cable(1rca--1rca) please.
Can you send in ITALY?

Kind Regards
Andrea

[NicH]

Mark,
Can I please order a 1m digital coax and a 1m subwoofer cable, both with rca type connectors. Also could you let me know the cost of your power leads.
Thanks

Nic

[Contar]

Hello Mark,
I would like to order 1 of each cable as below.
Maximum Performance Digital Interconnect.
1 Metre £20

Subwoofer cable - Canares finest quality - LV77S
2 Metre £29

Send me the payment details and I'll send a cheque.

Contar

[Mark Grant]

Hello Redwine, NicH and Contar,

sent you all an email/PM,

thanks for the orders :)

Mark.

[dfield2000]

Hi,
I would like to order a Digital Coaxial lead - 4.5 meters (or 5 if you don't do halves).

I'd like to post a cheque - can you let me know the adress.

Can also you let me know if you do component cables.


Thanks.

[Mark Grant]

Hello dfield2000,

Component cables are here http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=104551


4.5M Digital coax is no problem.

Mark.

[dfield2000]

Mark,
Thanks for the info on the component, but it looks like my budget ain't gunna stretch that far, so I'll just stick to the 4.5m of Coax for now.

If you let me know the payment details I can get a cheque off to you tomorrow.

Cheers :)

[Mark Grant]

Hello dfield2000,

Sent you an email,

Thanks for the order :)


Mark.

[gbcasual]

Hi Mark

I'd like a 1m digital coax please.

Cheers

Jon

[Mark Grant]

Hello gbcasual,

Sent you a PM,

thanks for the order,

Mark.

[Assesears]

Gday Mark
I would like to order
Maximum Performance Digital Interconnect.
2 x 1 Metre RCA-RCA
Many Thanks

[CARLOS]

Sorry please ignore:blush:

[Ed Selley]

Mark- after hearing nowt but good about these things, I would like to order a 1m RCA-RCA if still available. I'm not paid 'till the 23rd but should be able to find £20 from somewhere.
Ed

[Mark Grant]

Hello Assesears and Tons of fun,

Sent you both an email or PM,

Thanks for the orders,

Mark.

[Bristol Pete]

Can you give me a price on a 20" cable. (inches)

I intend on connecting it to a Sony DVD coax out to a sony coax in on amp, so I pressume that would be RCA connectors.

Thanks,

Cap:)

[Mark Grant]

Hello Captain,

Sent you email,

thanks,

Mark.

[Gordie]

Hi Mark

Could you please make me up a 1 meter RCA to RCA coax please.

Thanks
Gordie

[Andywilliams]

Hi mark
Could i have a 1 metre rca-rca coax please.
Cheers Gonzo.

[Mark Grant]

Hello Gordie and Gonzo,

Sent you both an email,

thanks for the orders,

Mark.

[dfield2000]

Hi,
Can you let me know when the cable will be delivered - it's been a couple of weeks now.
Cheers
Dave.

[CARLOS]

Originally posted by dfield2000
Hi,
Can you let me know when the cable will be delivered - it's been a couple of weeks now.
Cheers
Dave.

Hi Dave

If you check the component cable thread you`ll see Mark is waiting for the plugs to arrive from the US :)

[dfield2000]

Fair enough - I'm not in a rush for it - I was just worried that my order might have got overlooked or something.

[Mark Grant]

Hello Dave,

I have received a delivery of Canare connectors today, at long last !


All ordered cables will be posted out in the next day or two, so anyone waiting should receive the cables Monday or Tuesday :)

Sorry for the delays,

Mark.

[rscott4563]

I know this is probably one of those questions that you can't really answer definitively, but...

I'm currently upgrading my setup and having seen the posts about your very good cables I was wondering, I currently have a Black Rhodium Rondo 1m interconnect, would I get any benifit from one of yours or would the difference be very small or no upgrade at all?

Also I'm certain I remember reading in one of your cable threads that one of them was available in white, which one was it, subwoofer would be nice as it would blend in much better as I have to run it along the skirting..

Cheers

Ryan

[Mark Grant]

Hello Ryan,

I have never tried a Black Rhodium Rondo, so the best way is for you to try yourself in your system. Sent you an email :)

No white Canare LV77S yet for subwoofers, a full reel is expensive to buy. I could maybe buy some white LV61S that is also good for audio interconnects and subwoofer use.

thanks,

Mark.

[fred123go]

hey there Mark,
I would like a 1m coaxial please, can i pay by paypal?
cheers
fred
p.s connecting the coaxial out of my denon mk11 too my lexicon coaxial in so i pressume this is an rca-rca jobby

[Smurfin]

Mark

Could I have a 1m RCA-RCA coax please.

Cheers
Matt

[Mark Grant]

Hello Fred and Smurfin,

Sent you both an Email,

thanks for the orders :)

Mark.

[fred123go]

sent payment by Paypal mate :)
cheers
fred

[gbcasual]

Hi Mark

Cables arrived this morning and they're looking good!!

Cheers

Jon

[fred123go]

yup arrived this morning, thanks a lot mark. I don't believe you can get a better coaxial cable at that price, i am very critical about cables and i have had more expensive ones before but this has performed the best out of all of them.
why spend more
cheers
fred

[AndrewB]

Mark

You've obviously had a busy weekend because my digital coax cable arrived this morning too. Put it straight into the system to listen to "Hell Freezes Over" and "Led Zeppelin" both on DTS. Really excellent!! Much better at the frequency extremes than my Ixos (or my cheapo cable). Smooth, detailed and extended.

Lovely build quality too. Will be ordering some component cables soon!

Thanks

Andrew

[DonMaico]

Mark ,
Just received the cables I ordered from you . Many thanks.
Pl3ease let me know when you will be making analogue cables - pairs and 6 channel ones

[KraGorn]

Mark,

Can I have 1 x 1m and 1 x 2m RCA-to-RCA coax please?

Cheers

Robin

[Sid and Coke]

Hi Mark,
the cable arrived on Monday or Tuesday morning. First impressions:
Excellent quality of materials, excellent quality of workmanship, good, basic, fuss free postage and packaging. All in all 20 quid seemingly well spent on a 'DIY' item that could possibly put many commercial products to shame. ( Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair !)
I'll not comment on sonic properties as I've not had a 'proper' sit down and listen, It can often be very subjective anyway. First aural impressions, in a very quick demo this morning ,are that it certainly doesn't sound any worse than a similar £80 item i've been using. we'll see.

Thanks.
S&C.

[Mark Grant]

Hello Robin,

sent you a PM,

thanks for the order,


Mark.

[KraGorn]

Cheers Mark, sent e-mail as requested, cheque in the post tomorrow.

[Contar]

Thank you Mark I have received my cables this morning. :clap:
Here is my review.
I had a little play with each of the cables I have ordered. A 2m sub cable and 1m digital interconnect. I have a Denon 3802, Toshiba 210 DVD player, Kef Q series speakers and a Rel Q150E sub. Sample movie was Phone booth and I watched the first 3 scenes. Changed the interconnect first and noticed a difference immediately, with a deeper base and clearer sound. My old cable is a Profigold PDG481 as raved about in What Hi-Fi. Mark's cable is definitely better but the cost is exactly the same as the profigold, sorry I cannot compare with a £100 cable but all I can say is "Its an upgrade on what I had."
Any one want to buy a profigold 1m digital interconnect, slightly used. :laugh:
Next I put the old cable back in and tried the Mark's 2m Subwoofer cable. All I can say is "standard" sound shook the sofa never mind a "bang!". My old cable is a Ixos one but I am un-sure of the model.
Well now I tried again with both of Mark's cables and I was blown away. The difference is amazing, it sounded like I had either upgraded the DVD player or had a new amp. For less than £50 I have a better system, even though to look at, its the same.
I am now thinking of getting the component cable as well, just need to get a DVD player and screen that it will work with, not to mention audio leads, power cables, scart, ..... :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Peter Baker]

I have a 5 channel power amp to connect to a pre/pro with 5 individual leads, options are balanced or phono. As I don't have particularly long runs, I thought phono would be fine. Is your cable suitable, or should I use analogue specialist.
I also have a DVD, CD, Tivo, TV and Video to connect in. I currently use a few sets of cables picked up over the years, including at the top end a pair of Audionote pure silver, a cheaper pair of audionote copper, a specialist hand made pair by definitive audio, a pair of kimber, and a pair of ixos.
Any thoughts on changing some or all of these?
Regards
Peter

[Ed Selley]

Received mine yesterday :smashin:. Even with my interim equipment, there is an impressive gain in detail.

[alfablue]

Mark, received my cable today. Its a beauty, mutch more detail immediately obvious (was using a QED P75).

You'll get my business again!

Many thanks

[Mark Grant]

Originally posted by Peter Baker
I have a 5 channel power amp to connect to a pre/pro with 5 individual leads, options are balanced or phono.

Hello Peter,

sent you a PM.


I have a reel of Belden 1800F and Neutrik XLR's (digital ones also) if anyone needs balanced connections.


Thanks,

Mark.

[white_lightning]

Hi mark,

I would like to order a 1m digital coax and a 7m sub cable.

Could you please let me know about payment.

Thanx.

[Serpico]

Mark

Put me down for a 1m digital coax and a 3m sub cable please.

[AndrewB]

Sent you a large order by e-mail.

You can buy the Porsche now...

Andrew;)

[Mark Grant]

Hello white_lightning and Serpico,

Sent you both an email,

thanks for the orders :)

Mark.

[Mark Grant]

Originally posted by AndrewB
Sent you a large order by e-mail.

You can buy the Porsche now...

Andrew;)

Hello Andrew,

Replied to your email, paypal received :)

Largest order this month :)

thanks,

Mark.

[grafzep]

Hi Mark

Could I trouble you for a 2m digital coax, rca>rca?

many thanks

[Mark Grant]

Hello grafzep,

No trouble at all !

Sent you a PM,

thanks for the order :)

Mark.

[revo]

1 metre please!

Clive

[Mark Grant]

Hello Revo,

Sent you an email,

thanks for the order :)

Mark.

[m!ke]

Hi Mark,

Can I have a 1m RCA-RCA digital coax, please?

Many thanks,

Mike

[Mark Grant]

Hello Mike,

Sent you email,

Thanks for the order :)

Mark.

[Zoidy]

hi mark. do you sell a normal stereo pair (cd to amp, pro to amp etc?) and if so how much for 1 pair @ 0.5 metre ;)

Thanks

David

[Mark Grant]

Hello Zoidy,

Sent you email.

A new thread for Analogue cables will start Monday 9th if all goes to plan.


Mark.

[Smurfin]

Mark, my RCA-RCA cables and digital co-ax arrived Saturday morning (thank God, just in time for my actives arriving!)...thanks very much, superb quality. :smashin:

[kcw]

Mark,

Can I have a 4m phono to phono please. I'll make the payment by paypal again.

Cheers

Kenny

[m!ke]

Hi Mark

My digital co-ax arrived Tuesday morning.

Great quality - can't wait to try it out.

Many thanks.

Mike
:grin:

[Mark Grant]

Originally posted by kcw
Mark,

Can I have a 4m phono to phono please. I'll make the payment by paypal again


Hello Kenny,

Paypal received,

thanks,

Mark.

[dgcsat]

Hi Mark,

I'd like to order a 1m RCA to RCA digital coax cable.

Could you let me have the payment details please.

Thanks.

[Mark Grant]

Hello dgcsat,

Sent you an email ,

thanks for the order :)

Mark.

[wither2000]

Hi Mark

I'd like a 1M digital coax cable with RCA connectors. Please send me the payment details.

Thanks,

Ian.

[nfordenfield]

Hi mark,

Can you do a stereo TRS to XLR cable?

Cheers

Nathan

[Mark Grant]

Hello Ian,

sent you a PM,

thanks for the order :)


Hello Nathan,

I can do that for you :)

Sent you a PM,

thanks,

Mark.

[common]

Mark,

Can I have :

3m sub cable

2m dig coax phono to phono

2m pair of stereo interconnects phono to phono

Cheers

[Mark Grant]

Hello Common,

Sent you an email,

thanks for the order :)

Mark.

[Singh]

Hi Mark

I would like a 2m digital coax cable for connecting DVD player to reciever. I'm not sure what connectors are required :confused: but i'm sure you do... :grin:

A bit O/T:
I also need cables to connect output from plasma/tuner box to reciever input. Again I am clueless which cable(s) I require, but i'm sure you can sort me out. Optical out and dig coax out are not on the tuner box. The only dedicated sound output, I think, is on the actual screen, where it has the pull up connector thingys, where at the moment, I am connecting two speakers to it by just putting the loose wires in.
So would I be able to use the output from that to input into my reciever and prologic 2 it up to 5.1 sound? Or more importantly if its possible would you be able to provide the cable? and how much?
Or have I totally lost the plot???

Also component cable required... But would not like to spend £50 on 1m, so do you do any cables of lower quality but cheaper?

Nochex payment waiting...

Thanx a lot m8

Sim

PS: sorry if this is too off topic. If it is, ill post else where

[Assesears]

Burnt in now these cables are excellant - highly recommended.
Many Thanks Mark

[Rotellian]

Hi Mark,

I would like a 1 m MPDI RCA phono to phono if i may please.

Cheers

[Mark Grant]

Hello Singh and Rotellian,

Sent you both an email/PM,

thanks for the orders :)

Mark.

[Spy]

Hi Mark,

I would like to order 1 metre of your digital coax interconnect please.

I belive it should be RCA/Phono on both ends.

Edited from here....

Mark, if you do stereo interconnects, I would like half a metre of Left/Right phono stereo interconnects. Please PM me the price.

Thanks,
Spy

[Mark Grant]

Hello Spy,

Sent you an email,

thanks,

Mark.

[Vodder]

Hi Mark,

Can I order a 2m digital coax cable please?

Also do you make normal phono to phono interconnects, if so how much? Please PM payment details.

Cheers,

Tim

[Mark Grant]

Hello Tim,

Sent you a PM,

thanks for the order :)


Mark.

[jlcd]

Mark, I don't suppose you could make me a 7m HDMI to HDMI cable? (I'd pay top dollar!)

[Mark Grant]

Originally posted by jlcd
Mark, I don't suppose you could make me a 7m HDMI to HDMI cable?

Hello jlcd,

Sorry, not at the moment.
If I ever get the time I will look for suppliers for HDMI connectors etc.

link here:
http://www.hificables.co.uk/acatalog/HDMI_Cables.html

Available up to 5M online, claimed to work at more than 20M.
So someone must have 20M cables...


Good luck with the search.

Mark.

[kelvin]

Mark,

I'll be placing an order with you either tonight, or tomorrow for a 4m, or 5m digital coax lead. Just need to check on the length this afternoon.

Could you PM/E-mail me payment details please? Are you able to accept Paypal payments made by credit/debit card?

Cheers,

K.

[Mark Grant]

Hello Kelvin,

Sent you email,

thanks :)

Mark.

[deanjamin]

Can I have a 1m digital coax and a 3m subwoofer cable please?

Cheers.

Dean

[kelvin]

Originally posted by Mark Grant
Hello Kelvin,

Sent you email,

thanks :)

Mark.

Thanks Mark, mail received and payment sent :)

Regards,

K.

[Mark Grant]

Hello Dean,

Sent you a PM,


Kelvin, Payment received,

Thanks for the orders :)

Mark.

[deanjamin]

Cheers Mark, PM received, payment now sent.

[MikeA]

Mark

Can you supply 5x 0.5metre RCA/RCA?


Cheers
Mike

[Mark Grant]

Hello Mike,

Sent you email,

5 cables at 0.5M is no problem.

thanks.

Mark.

[Ettepet]

Mark, do you send abroad? I'm living in the Netherlands, and I'm wondering how much it'll cost for a 2m coaxial (RCA) and a 4m sub cable.

[Mark Grant]

Hello Ettepet,

Sent you a PM,

No problem, as long as you can pay me somehow :)

thanks,

Mark.

[Ettepet]

Payment made. :)

[kipperk]

Hi Mark,

Just wondering how flexible these cables are? Will they happily go round corners?

If they will then you can put me down for a 1m RCA pair thanks.

Regards
Marios

[kelvin]

Cable received today - looks great :smashin:

Thanks Mark :)

K.

[Mark Grant]

Hello Kipperk,

Sent you email,

Thanks :)


Kelvin,

Glad you like it :)

Mark.

[jcrookes]

Hi Mark,

I need a 15-20m Digital Coax cable. Will I experience signal quality loss over such a length?

Jon.

[deanjamin]

Cables arrived this morning, looking good!

Thanks.

[maxfc]

Hi,

How much would a 0.5m with RCA Phono's at both ends be please.

Thanks.

[jcrookes]

Mark,

I'll have 12m with RCA phonos at both ends.

Cheers,

Jon.

[Mark Grant]

Hello Maxfc and Jcrookes,

Sent you both an email/PM,

Jon, I am sure 12M will be good.

Thanks for the orders :)

Mark.

[kipperk]

Got the cable this morning, looks good :clap:

Thanks
Marios

[Peter Baker]

Mark
Just one 1m digital RCA cable please.
Please advise how I pay etc

Best regards
Peter

[dmce]

Mark

Looking for 1m Digital RCA please

Regards
David

[Mark Grant]

Hello Peter and DMCE,

sent you both a PM or email,

thanks for the orders :)


Mark.

[belgrade]

Hi Mark

I'd like a 1m digital cable to connect my dvd player to amp.
Could you let me know how you'd like paying.

Thanks,
Ad :)

[Mark Grant]

Hello belgrade,

Sent you a PM,

thanks for the order :)

Mark.

[systemsetup]

Mark,

I'd like a 1m please - will you drop me apm with mailing details.

Thanks

- Neil

[jcrookes]

Originally posted by Mark Grant
Jon, I am sure 12M will be good.

Got the cable yesterday. Thanks Mark, you’ve got another very satisfied customer here. A very nice cable that works flawlessly over 12m.

Jon.

[Mark Grant]

Hello Jon,

I knew you would like it :) :)


Mark.

[Mark Grant]

Hello Neil,

Sent you email,

thanks for the orders from here and the other thread :)

Mark.

[Lennyz]

Hi Mark,

Can you do me a 1m length coax please mate.

Is Paypal ok?

PM me details

Ta

Paul

[welshpaul]

Hi,

Can i order a 1m coax digital cable please.

Is nochex payment ok?

Can you PM me payment details.

[Mark Grant]

Hello Lennyz and welshpaul,

sent you both a PM/email

thanks for the orders :)

Mark.

[Lennyz]

Payment sent through Mark

Thanks

Paul

[brian wardle]

Hi Mark

Can i order a 1m coax digital cable please.

Is paypal payment ok?

Can you send me payment details.

thanks Brian

[Mark Grant]

Hello Brian,

Sent you an email,

thanks for the order :)

Mark.

[astro]

Hi Mark

Can i order a 1m coax digital cable please.

Is paypal payment easy to use (don't think i've used it!)?
Can you send me payment details.

Martin

[Mark Grant]

Hello Astro,

Sent you an email,

thanks for the order :)

Mark.

[gonzodad]

Hi Mark

Can i order a 2m coax digital cable please.

Thanks
Darren

[Stellavision]

Hey Mark

Can I order a 1m digital coax please.

I'm hoping to improve on the sound currently achieved with an Ixos 105. Can get a llittle harsh at high volume.

Cheers

[gestev]

Hi Mark

Can i order a 2m coax digital cable please.

Thanks.......
Geoff.

[astro]

Hi Mark,

many thanks for the cable, received it this morning, It has quality written all over it!
You could possibly advise me. I'm currently on the lookout for a subwoofer, and i know you do the cable for it. My choice is between the Rel Quake, and the MJ Acoustics, althouth in saying that, i've not heard the acoustics yet.
If i go with the MJ Acoustics, i noticed it has a two inputs into it, as apposed to the Rel's one input. Do you know anything about this? Would i need a special cable for this or would the one you sell do for this?

Cheers

Martin

[Stellavision]

Astro, you only need to use one of the two sub inputs.
No special capble replied, unless you find you need to increase the signal in which case you would use a Y-Splitter.

[astro]

cheers stellavision.

Does it go into any particular one? Do you have this sub, or have you heard it?

Martin

[Stellavision]

Astro, I have not heard either subs you mention. If you post on the Speakers and Subwoofers thread there should be someone who may be able to help you make your mind up.

As for the inputs, either left or right is usually OK.

[Mark Grant]

Hello Gonzodad, stellavision and Gestev,

Sent you all a PM or email,

thanks for the orders :)


Hello Astro,

Bargain at £20, thought you would like it :)

When you buy your subwoofer, the phono conection on the subwoofer is the bass input usually. On your AV amp you will find a phono connector labelled 'sub out' or LFE out etc.

As stellavision says, ask in the speaker and subwoofer forum for subwoofer advice, there is plenty of choice at the Rel quake price level.

You know where to buy the best subwoofer cables from ;)


Mark.

[degsy]

Hi Mark

I am awaiting delivery of a Yamaha RX-V1400 so could do with a 0.75m co-ax digital cable to link to my Panny S75 DVD please.

Could you advise me of payment details?

Thanks

Derek

[Stellavision]

Hi Mark

As PM'd to you, you now have a cheque in the post.
I look forward to my new cable.:)

Cheers

[Keir]

Hi Mark,

I'd like to take two of your 1m cables if I may please!

Thank you kindly,

Keir Turner.

[Mark Grant]

Hello degsy and Keir,

Sent you both an email,

thanks for the orders :)


Stellavision,

The cable will be with you on wednesday :)


Mark.

[degsy]

Thanks Mark

Cheque in the post and and delivery address emailed.

Derek

[gonzodad]

Thanks Mark

Cheque in the post and and delivery address emailed.

[clone666]

Hi Mark

Could I order a 9 metre cable please

Cheers
Ed

[.kebab]

Hi Mark

Im interested in buying your cable but not sure excatly what I need, I want to connect my sky digibox downstairs to my tv upstairs and Im guessing I need digital coxial cable that right?

I need 7metres of the stuff, plus 2x female and 2x male coxial sockets/plugs.

Many Thanks
Alan


Ps. Will pay with Paypal, as soon as you provide me with a total cost.

[Stellavision]

Hi Mark

I received my cable today as promised.
Thanks a lot.:smashin:

[degsy]

Hi Mark

Cable received today thanks

Derek

[Mark Grant]

Clone666

sent you a PM

thanks for the order :)


.Kebab,

Fot the coaxial output from a Sky box to a second TV , all you need is some decent quality TV/satellite coax and connectors.(nice and cheap)
That is just a TV signal from the sky box, not the same as digital audio.

I have sent you an email with some advise :)

thanks,

Mark.

[jasonjbj]

do u dvi-d leads

[Mark Grant]

No DVI leads, sorry :(


Mark.

[gonzodad]

Hi Mark -

Cable received and installed.
Sounds good.

Cheers

[cmf21]

Hello,

Can i order a 1m coax digital cable from you please.

Is paypal ok?

Please PM me your payment details.

Thanks

[Mark Grant]

Hello cmf21,

Sent you a PM,

Thanks for the order :thumbsup:

Mark.

[jag1967]

Hi Mark

I would like one rca-bnc terminated cable, 1m length. (One end rca connection, other end bnc connection)

I can pay by cheque for the £20.
Please pm me your details

thanks
jag

[Ninjaman]

I would like to order

1) A 2 metre coax digi cable.
2) A 3 metre coax digi cable.
3) A 5 metre subwoofer cable.

Please send PM me payment details. I would like to pay by cheque.



Thx. Carlo

[Mark Grant]

Hello jag1967 and Ninjaman,

Sent you both a PM,

thanks for the orders :)

Mark.

[michaelhojas]

I have purchased a pioneer elite vsx 59txi and a mitsubishi ws 73713. I also have a progressive scan sony es 400 disc dvd player. What cables do you recomend for the connections? I would like to purchase them from you. Also do you deliver to USA, Dallas, Texas?
thanks.

[Mark Grant]

Hello michaelhojas,

As you are in USA, I have sent you email with advise on buying nearer home :)

The Belden 1694A would be used from the digital audio coax output from DVD player to digital audio input on AV amplifier.

Belden 7710A component cable would be used for component video between the DVD component output to TV component input.
if you want to switch video sources with the AV amp, you will need two component cables. One to connect component video from DVD to AV amp input, then another to take comnponent video from AV amp output to the TV input.

Hope that helps,

Mark.