Need a good but inexpensive s-video cable

BikeWNC · « **on:** 14 Jan 2003, 10:49 pm »

Can anyone suggest a decent s-video cable for around $50?

Thanks, Andy

JoshK · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 Jan 2003, 11:06 pm »

Yeah, I have been trying to sell my s-vid cable for a while (did away with HT). Its a Cat cable ($79 retail), used less than one month. It rocks but I don't need it anymore. PM me if you are interested. $50 was what I was asking.

Hantra · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 Jan 2003, 11:27 pm »

Tributaries is the best S-Video cable I have found for the money.

I get mine from a guy in Texas, and he has great prices. Mail me if you want his info.

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bubba966 · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 Jan 2003, 11:39 pm »

What length do you need?

If Josh's cable doesn't work lengthwise I could certainly reccommend a couple. I've had experience with S cables costing from $5-360 for a 1M cable. But I'd need a length to give you a proper reccommendation.

BikeWNC · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 Jan 2003, 11:52 pm »

I'm not sure what length cable is needed. It's for my mom, and she's relocating the TV etc. I will know in a day or so when the new furniture arrives. Thanks for your input and I'll post again if Josh's cable doesn't work out.

Andy

JoshK · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 Jan 2003, 01:26 am »

FWIW,

I also have a 50' s-video cable I no longer have use for (when I use to run my PC into my plasma). It isn't videophile approved but it is a nice cable.

BikeWNC · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 Jan 2003, 10:38 pm »

As it turns out, Josh's cable is too short. I need a cable with a minimun length of 1.5 meters. Basically 5 feet would work. Any sugestions? Again, I would like to keep the cost to around $50. Thanks.

Hantra · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 Jan 2003, 11:17 pm »

Tributaries. . .

If you are in Western NC, they have them in Winston-Salem. I have bought some from them as well as from my online contact.

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bubba966 · « **Reply #8 on:** 16 Jan 2003, 04:34 am »

Quote from: Tsunami

As it turns out, Josh's cable is too short. I need a cable with a minimun length of 1.5 meters. Basically 5 feet would work. Any sugestions? Again, I would like to keep the cost to around $50. Thanks.

For a 2M S-Video cable at around $50 I'd reccommend this http://www.monstercable.com/productPage.asp?pin=211

Don't immediately dismiss it because of who makes it. Yes, I know they've got a bad reputation with "Audiophiles". And I'll admit their audio cables aren't so hot. But they DO know how to make a good S-Video cable. I've put their $60/1M cable up against the best from AQ & Transparent and the AQ & Transparent lost. And the Trasparent cable was $360/1M.

Not only will the above cable I suggested give you a damn nice picture, but it's also built in such a manner to prevent the conductors from breaking at the solder joint as many S-Video cables do.