rca = digital coax? - Blu-ray Forum

The Big Blue · 01-09-2008, 05:40 AM

Can I use a regular rca audio cord on a digital coax connection?

clyon · 01-09-2008, 05:55 AM

yes it works & you can also use them for Component video. I have tried both on my crt & worked.

Verbal · 01-09-2008, 06:08 AM

RCA is not a type of cord...it's a type of connector found on the ends of 75 ohm audio/video cables.

In other words, yes.

The Big Blue · 01-09-2008, 02:30 PM

Thanks.

nimrod68 · 01-09-2008, 02:43 PM

The only thing about using regular composite RCA cables instead of component RCA cables is that composite cables have a "stranded" core of wires whereas a component cable has a solid core. The solid core carries the signal MUCH better than a stranded cable. That is why they are less flexible and cost more than the el cheapo composite ones.

Brandon B · 01-09-2008, 07:03 PM

Coax can be solid core or stranded core. And either type can be made into a composite OR a component cable.

As you say, though, better component cables will be solid core. Be wary of copper clad steel core, though. This is a cheaper coax cable that is used where strength for pulling it through conduits is more important than signal integrity.

Belden and Canare make some of the best coax, in both RG6 and RG59 sizes. In general, cable thyat makes a good compnent cable will also make a good digital coax. Bluejeans cable has some good info on their site about these (and they are a good source to buy from as well).

BB

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01-09-2008, 05:55 AM	#2
clyon Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Just left of the Alpha Quadrant 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:824 Blu-ray reviews:8	yes it works & you can also use them for Component video. I have tried both on my crt & worked.

01-09-2008, 06:08 AM	#3
Verbal Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Toronto, ON 4K collection:172 Blu-ray collection:867 DVD collection:117 Blu-ray reviews: 5	RCA is not a type of cord...it's a type of connector found on the ends of 75 ohm audio/video cables. In other words, yes.

01-09-2008, 02:30 PM	#4
The Big Blue Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:98 Blu-ray reviews:1	Thanks.

01-09-2008, 02:43 PM	#5
nimrod68 Member Member since:Dec 2007	The only thing about using regular composite RCA cables instead of component RCA cables is that composite cables have a "stranded" core of wires whereas a component cable has a solid core. The solid core carries the signal MUCH better than a stranded cable. That is why they are less flexible and cost more than the el cheapo composite ones.

01-09-2008, 07:03 PM	#6
Brandon B Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:597 Blu-ray collection:2918 DVD collection:298 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:1	Coax can be solid core or stranded core. And either type can be made into a composite OR a component cable. As you say, though, better component cables will be solid core. Be wary of copper clad steel core, though. This is a cheaper coax cable that is used where strength for pulling it through conduits is more important than signal integrity. Belden and Canare make some of the best coax, in both RG6 and RG59 sizes. In general, cable thyat makes a good compnent cable will also make a good digital coax. Bluejeans cable has some good info on their site about these (and they are a good source to buy from as well). BB

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