optical cable

kdawgsss · 18th June 2012, 9:29 PM

Hey ocau,

i'm in need of a optical cable for my PS3 to be in use with my fiio e17.

i went to harvey norman today, and they had a 1.5m optical cable ranging from $25 to $50.

i checked ebay and their $5

Does anyone know where i could walk in a store and pick one up in sydney for cheap?

Thanks

p.s i know hdmi has audio throughput but im using my Samsung S27A950D, which has no speakers.

Zee · 18th June 2012, 10:14 PM

Order from space hifi.com.au - you'll have it next day.

Otherwise, check out Capitol square, I'm pretty sure some of the PC shops there sell optical cables fairly cheap.

Z...

Brooa · 18th June 2012, 10:35 PM

check out computer stores, i think mine was like $19? i doubt you would find anything much cheaper then that locally.

neK · 18th June 2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Zee

Order from space hifi.com.au - you'll have it next day.

Otherwise, check out Capitol square, I'm pretty sure some of the PC shops there sell optical cables fairly cheap.

Z...

Yep, another vote for Spacehifi. He's on OCAU as well.

Barret50Kel · 19th June 2012, 12:38 PM

Have not used spacehifi, but you could check Selby Acoustics, they have a great range from cheap to expensive, of everything.
www.selbyacoustics.com.au/storefrontprofiles/default.aspx?sfid=74520

kdawgsss · 19th June 2012, 10:57 PM

i got what i need thanks all

Benno1988 · 20th June 2012, 9:46 AM

I grabbed one of eBay the other day. 0.5m long. Gold plated, metal housings, thick cable, sleeved, handmade. $4 delivered....

I know know how they even post it for that much...

Doso · 20th June 2012, 4:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Benno1988

I grabbed one of eBay the other day. 0.5m long. Gold plated, metal housings, thick cable, sleeved, handmade. $4 delivered....

I know know how they even post it for that much...

Just out of interest why would the cable be "Gold plated" when it caries a optical signal and not an electrical signal?

HUMMER · 20th June 2012, 4:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Doso

Just out of interest why would the cable be "Gold plated" when it caries a optical signal and not an electrical signal?

THATS GOLD!!!!!

gold plated optical cables? lolwutwtfbbqgrill.jpg

Benno1988 · 20th June 2012, 4:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HUMMER

THATS GOLD!!!!!

gold plated optical cables? lolwutwtfbbqgrill.jpg

Noooooooooo idea haha. It looks nice though, so I can't complain. Its just the very end.

I jsut look for a reasonably thick solid looking cable when buying off fleabay, hasn't failed me yet!

Spoiler below, highlight to read:
(plus it carries the 1's and 0's with greater accuracy....duh...)

Zee · 20th June 2012, 5:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doso

Just out of interest why would the cable be "Gold plated" when it caries a optical signal and not an electrical signal?

It's shiny. That is all.

Z...

Pugs · 20th June 2012, 5:29 PM

would like to see how to make handmade one too...

Benno1988 · 20th June 2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pugs

would like to see how to make handmade one too...

I'd say it was hand sleeved !

Pretty uber cable, thought I gave it away...*cough*

18th June 2012, 9:29 PM	#1
kdawgsss Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 113	optical cable Hey ocau, i'm in need of a optical cable for my PS3 to be in use with my fiio e17. i went to harvey norman today, and they had a 1.5m optical cable ranging from $25 to $50. i checked ebay and their $5 Does anyone know where i could walk in a store and pick one up in sydney for cheap? Thanks p.s i know hdmi has audio throughput but im using my Samsung S27A950D, which has no speakers. __________________ Successful trades: JoolzD,CustomX,myf360f1,skazclaw,li21,Theodorou, Jon187, JLOH Last edited by kdawgsss; 18th June 2012 at 9:31 PM.

18th June 2012, 10:14 PM	#2
Zee Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Coogee Beach Posts: 5,555	Order from space hifi.com.au - you'll have it next day. Otherwise, check out Capitol square, I'm pretty sure some of the PC shops there sell optical cables fairly cheap. Z... __________________ Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines...

19th June 2012, 12:38 PM	#5
Barret50Kel Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 84	Have not used spacehifi, but you could check Selby Acoustics, they have a great range from cheap to expensive, of everything. www.selbyacoustics.com.au/storefrontprofiles/default.aspx?sfid=74520 __________________ PC: i7 2600k @4.6GHz, Sabertooth P67, 16gb Vengence, eVGA Titan SC, Silverstone FT-02 Audio: WA6, Calyx Dac, Beyer T1's; HT: 7.1 Paradigm Studio 60s/CC690/4x20s, Sub-1, SR7005, 2x XPA-1s, XSP-1, Clearaudio Turntable.

19th June 2012, 10:57 PM	#6
kdawgsss Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 113	i got what i need thanks all __________________ Successful trades: JoolzD,CustomX,myf360f1,skazclaw,li21,Theodorou, Jon187, JLOH

20th June 2012, 5:29 PM	#12
Pugs Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St Marys, SA Posts: 7,872	would like to see how to make handmade one too... __________________ PC Gamer, PC/ Networking Geek, Licenced Cabler, Sci Fi Junkie Jesus was a Chippie, I'm a data cabler..make sense ??? "I don't just have tickets on myself, I have a whole booklet of tickets on myself" My Becoming a Cabler & Tool Thread To The Cloud...!!

18th June 2012, 10:35 PM	#3
Brooa Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 50	check out computer stores, i think mine was like $19? i doubt you would find anything much cheaper then that locally.

20th June 2012, 9:46 AM	#7
Benno1988 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2,703	I grabbed one of eBay the other day. 0.5m long. Gold plated, metal housings, thick cable, sleeved, handmade. $4 delivered.... I know know how they even post it for that much...