Chord Cobra Questions
Posted by: Greg Beatty on 23 April 2004
My source components are hooked up to a Nait 5 via three Chord Cobra interconnects. A few questions, if I may.
In the Chord line, where do the Cobra cables rate? Naim USA lists the Cobra 2.
I examined the cables and they have a triangle printed on them. Does the direction the triangle is pointing correspond to the direction the signal should go?
If these cables are run backwards, what is the effect?
Next, I have two pinkish cables with four RCA's at one end and one blue/green cable with two RCA's at one end. All cables have a DIN at the other end. Is there any negative consequence using cables with four RCAs when only two RCAs are being used? I have noticed that if an unused RCA touches another component, I can get a buzz though the speakers.
I examined the cables and did not find model numbers stamped on them, although I did not inspect the full length of the cables (I examined them in situ).
All help appreciated.
- GregB
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In the Chord line, where do the Cobra cables rate? Naim USA lists the Cobra 2.
I examined the cables and they have a triangle printed on them. Does the direction the triangle is pointing correspond to the direction the signal should go?
If these cables are run backwards, what is the effect?
Next, I have two pinkish cables with four RCA's at one end and one blue/green cable with two RCA's at one end. All cables have a DIN at the other end. Is there any negative consequence using cables with four RCAs when only two RCAs are being used? I have noticed that if an unused RCA touches another component, I can get a buzz though the speakers.
I examined the cables and did not find model numbers stamped on them, although I did not inspect the full length of the cables (I examined them in situ).
All help appreciated.
- GregB
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I believe the Cobra is the Second in the Chord line. The only one that's 'cheaper' is the Chrysalis.
The pink ones are meant for tape-loops, one input and one output (will probably be marked on the cable as well). Yes, the signal should follow the indicated marks
. The 2 RCA Cobra should be ok, bet be sure to check the 4 RCA ones. I don't think think it will make a huge difference if you switch the 4 RCA for a 2 RCA. But you might as well try, you do have a 2 RCA Cobra .
My dealer showed me a Naim interconnect and a Chrysalis yetserday. They do show remarkable similarities... I wonder if they are the same. They well might be.
Cheers!
Kevin
The pink ones are meant for tape-loops, one input and one output (will probably be marked on the cable as well). Yes, the signal should follow the indicated marks
. The 2 RCA Cobra should be ok, bet be sure to check the 4 RCA ones. I don't think think it will make a huge difference if you switch the 4 RCA for a 2 RCA. But you might as well try, you do have a 2 RCA Cobra . My dealer showed me a Naim interconnect and a Chrysalis yetserday. They do show remarkable similarities... I wonder if they are the same. They well might be.
Cheers!
Kevin