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Aslan
12-29-04, 10:09 AM
Once again tired of buying overpriced cables and not being able to get them when I need them I'm going down the make my own route. My preference is Canare, though I'm open to other suggestions. My goal is to be able to assemble RCA, BNC, and F cables in various lengths with as little cable/tool stock/expenditure as possible. Ideal is to purchase a single cable size, single stripper, single crimp/die toolset. These cables would be used both for interconnects within a rack and for runs across and between rooms. Flexibility is important.

Cable: There appear to be 2 canare cables that would work well for multipurpose home theatre. LV-61S is a 24awg RG59 type coax. Fairly flexible. L-3C2VS is a 25awg coax that is more flexible than the LV-61S. I'm leaning towards the L-3C2VS as it's electrical characteristics are very close to the LV-61S, but it's smaller and more flexible. Any recommendations on these appreciated.

How flexible are these when using as interconnects in a rack?

What concerns should I have with long runs (RGBHV, YPbPr, Audio, S-Vid, Composite) of anywhere from 25' to maybe 75'?

How critical is length matching in RGBHV and YPbPr?

Thanks,

CJO
12-29-04, 01:55 PM
The cheapest route might be to go with LV-77S for the short runs, and the L-5CFB (or V3-5CFB) for longer runs. You can use the same die set for both of them. The LV-77S is pretty flexible, so the LV-61S must be even more flexible (I haven't used it myself).

If you use the V3-5CFB and the V5-5CFB for your RGBHV and YPbPr runs, you don't have to worry about length matching since they are already bundled.

CJ

CJ

Aslan
12-29-04, 06:29 PM
Thanks. LV-77S is a fairly heavy cable (compared to the 3C2 and 61S). Is it flexible enough to use for interconnects within a rack? (I guess worst case is I'd have to buy another die set for $50 if it didn't work).

CJO
12-30-04, 02:59 PM
The LV-77S is pretty flexible. I can send you a few inches if you'd like to see for yourself.

CJ

baskethead
01-03-05, 03:17 PM
Do you know if there are any compression RCA fittings that fit Canare LV77s?
Thanks
Greg

CJO
01-03-05, 03:50 PM
The T&B snap-n-seal RG6QS fit.

CJ

baskethead
01-04-05, 07:12 AM
Thanks
Greg