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Analogue stereo interconnect cables - Canare LV61S

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Old 28-03-2004, 9:14 PM   #1
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Analogue stereo interconnect cables - Canare LV61S

High quality analogue stereo interconnect cables manufactured with Canare LV61S cable and Canare crimped phono connectors

High end cables without the high prices from Mark Grant.


A top quality Analogue stereo interconnect cable manufactured using Canare LV61S .

This is an RG59 sized Precision 75 Ohm co-axial cable with stranded copper centre conductor, copper screening, extremely flexible.

All cables are hand made to the highest possible standards using Canare specialist tooling for the cable stripping and connector crimping.
The Canare crimp tool has been calibrated to provide a crimp connection that is exactly to Canare specifications.
Caig 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, crimped RCA phono connectors.




Prices

Stereo pair prices:

0.5 Metre stereo Pair £21
1 Metre stereo Pair £22
2 Metre stereo Pair £25
3 Metre stereo Pair £28


Multi-channel prices: 5 cables

0.5 Metre - 5 cables for £53
1 Metre - 5 cables for £55
2 Metre - 5 cables for £62
3 Metre - 5 cables for £70

Multi-channel prices: 6 cables

0.5 Metre - 6 Cables for £63
1 Metre - 6 Cables for £66
2 Metre - 6 Cables for £75
3 Metre - 6 Cables for £84


Multi-channel cables have black and red boots, supplied as either 2 1/2 pairs or three pairs.


Prices include VAT and delivery within UK.


Longer length cables available to order.


Post here to order, I will send you payment details.



Mark.

Last edited by Mark Grant; 25-11-2009 at 1:38 PM. Reason: price changes
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Old 28-03-2004, 9:14 PM   #2
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Old 28-03-2004, 9:15 PM   #3
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Set of 6 cables.

Last edited by Mark Grant; 24-10-2005 at 6:09 PM.
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Old 05-04-2004, 7:32 PM   #4
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Hello mate, got any pics yet ?
I have a bit of a unusual request as I need a stereo pair split into 4 outputs. Could you do this for me?
Best regards, Dan
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Old 06-04-2004, 9:07 PM   #5
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Hello Dan,

Pictures now uploaded.

A few people have asked for 'split' cables, one phono to two phonos for bi-amping, without using adapters.

Not possible with this cable or canare crimp type plugs

This is possible with a different type of canare connector and coax, I will send you a message with the details.

thanks.

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Old 09-04-2004, 8:53 AM   #6
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How does this cable compare with Belden's 1505F? I'm using that as one of my stereo analogue interconnects at the moment.
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Old 10-04-2004, 10:05 AM   #7
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Hello Godfather,

Belden 1505F will be similar in performance to Canare LV61S, but I suspect not quite as good.

The specs of the 1505F look good with two layers of braiding, but the braiding is TIN plated.

Tin is not an ideal conductor in my opinion at audio frequencies.

The Canare LV61S has one layer of BARE COPPER braided shielding.

Copper is better than TIN as a conductor at audio frequencies, in my opinion of course

If a manufacturer of a brand name retail cable advertised TIN plated screening , I doubt anyone would buy the cable...


Also remember than Belden is manufactured in USA, Canare in Japan.

In USA, where Belden is promoted more than Canare, The Canare LV61S costs more than THREE times the price of Belden 1505F to buy in bulk.
The Belden is sold for more dollars by websites than the Canare, even though the Belden costs a fraction of the price to buy.....


A full reel of the LV61S terminated with Canare crimped phonos has already been sold to members that emailed me directly, or added these cables to orders from other threads. Everyone has been happy with the cables, although not much feedback on the forums just yet.


I would make more profit per cable selling Belden 1505F, as it is much cheaper to buy in bulk, but I aim for maximum performance for a reasonable price, no compromises on performance with me !


The short answer is that Canare LV61S is better in my opinion.


You are welcome to borrow a pair of LV61S cables to compare at home in your own system.

Hope that helps.

thanks,

Mark.

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I have purchased a 6 cables for connect my multichannel audio on my dvd to my av amp.

I must say that sonic performance is superior compared to my original cables of chord, monitor 2 and monitor 3 setup. This may be due to use of different cables and length. But overall Im well impressed with my purchase and audio now from sacd and dvd/audio discs is excellent.

Excellent service too.


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Old 13-04-2004, 12:42 AM   #9
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Mark, are these cables bound together? What diameter has the Multi-channel-6?
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Hello Ettepet,

The multi channel cables are 6 individual cables.

I have a reel of 'black spiral cable wrap' to bundle them all together if you need it.

The bundle of 6 is about 20mm diameter.

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Old 14-04-2004, 9:15 PM   #11
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Mark I'd like to order some cables please

Can I have a six 1m cable multichannel set (as individual cables) and a 1m digital interconnect.

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Old 14-04-2004, 9:30 PM   #12
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Hello Sam,

Sent you a PM,

Thanks for the order


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Old 16-04-2004, 10:48 AM   #13
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Mark, would shipping to Ireland cost much more? e.g. for these:

"1 Metre - 6 Cables for £65"

Thanks
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Old 16-04-2004, 5:56 PM   #14
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Hello Hazard,

Sent you a PM,

No problem posting to Ireland.

thanks,

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Old 16-04-2004, 6:00 PM   #15
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Did you decide on those prices mark?
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Hello corrado kid,

sent you an email,

thanks,

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Thanks for your detailed reply to my Belden vs Canare question. I'll have to try the LV61S when I've a bit more free time. Thanks for the offer.
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Mark,

Just by way of being difficult have you any plans to offer an XLR-balanced version of this?
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Old 23-04-2004, 11:43 AM   #19
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has anyone any comparrison with these cables? i currently have dnm reson and might give these a try.

mark would you be able to make me some small jumpers for my nad amp? ie to replace the metal jumpers that connect the main in to pre amp?
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Mark,

Just by way of being difficult have you any plans to offer an XLR-balanced version of this?
Hello Nicholas,

That's not difficult at all

Needs to be a different cable, as the LV61S is a single core coax.

I have made many XLR balanced cables with Belden 1800F balanced cable and Neutrik XLR's or Neutrik digital XLR's when needed

Performance is excellent, and many are in use in some very high end systems.

No seperate thread for these, made to order when requested

Thanks,

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Hello Airdrwan,

Sent you an email, jumper cables not a problem.

thanks,

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Hi Mark,

I need a Stereo interconnect at 1 metre,cheque isnt off for sub cable yet so it might be easier if I do it together?

I'll wait your mail.

regards

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Hello Sean,

Just add £25 for 1M stereo pair to the order for the 5M sub cable,

thanks,

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Mark,

What sort of money are we talking about for XLR cables?
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Is this cable suitable/good-enough for connecting an Arcam DV88 DVD player to the AVR100 (for CD playback)? If so, do you accept Paypal or NOCHEX?

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Hello NicolasB,

Sent you a PM


iMac UK,

I think you will be happy with the performance

sent you a message ,

Thanks,

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Thanks for replying to my post, Mark. I'll take the 0.5 metre stereo pair. PayPal money has been sent your way...

Cheers!
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Payment received,

thanks,

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I've been mightily impressed with the other cables from you I thought I'd complete the set!

Can I have a 1m stereo pair please?
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Hello Dean,

sent you a PM,

Thanks for the order

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