[mythtv-users] OT: RG-6 crimping question

[Michael T. Dean]

Kyle Rose wrote:

>Michael T. Dean wrote:
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>>Kyle Rose wrote:
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>>>LOL.  There are actually three (somewhat tongue-in-cheek), and I
>>>accidentally combined the second and third in my statement:
>>>
>>>1. Cable quality doesn't matter when the data flowing over it is digital.
>>>
>>http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/122868.html
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>>See the section, "The Role of Cable and Connection Quality"--it doesn't
>>dispute your claim (especially considering the "somewhat
>>tongue-in-cheek" nature of the claim), but does help dispel the common
>>misconception that digital = perfect transmission.
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>Rule #1 was intended for digital audio transmission, not digital video,
>the latter of which I know a lot less about.  So perhaps I'll restate in
>the future.
>
I'm not trying to get you to change your rules.  I completely agree with 
them.  The problems the article discussed with digital cables really 
only occurs on very long runs--for exactly the reasons you've 
described--the cable either works or it doesn't on "normal" length 
runs.  And, since long runs are the exception (not the rule), your rules 
definitely stand up.  (Especially since someone doing an extremely long 
run will likely have problems regardless of which cables they buy.  So, 
your rule will save them a fortune that would have been wasted on a 
name-brand cable that wouldn't work, either.)

>But even this isn't the point of the rule.  The point of the rule is
>illustrated by the observation that the RCA cables I construct from
>RG-6, coax compression connectors, and screw-on RCA plugs for about
>$4.00 + $0.20/foot is just as good for digital audio as the 6' Monster
>"digital audio" cable for $39.95.
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Agreed.  As a matter of fact, as discussed in the article, coax is 
perfectly suited for transmission of digital signals because of its 
impedance characteristics.  If the impedance is right, the cable works 
great--regardless of how it's marketed.

I've been a believer since I first saw the "Max Rochlin Memorial Cable" 
( http://www.enjoythemusic.com/etmcable.htm ).

Mike