SFP Rolling? Anyone?

[KrellFan1]

Has anyone tried these cables ??

LC-LC Low-Loss Cable Duplex Single-mode 3ft

Online-Only Discounted Price

www.sanspot.com

These use LCElite cables.

I read of another forum that these are killer cables.

I sure love them. Ppl just need to be sure they have an SFP transceiver that’s compatible. Cable is designed ONLY for single mode and NOT multi mode

 

[Nuforce]

I sure love them. Ppl just need to be sure they have an SFP transceiver that’s compatible. Cable is designed ONLY for single mode and NOT multi mode

If you have heard the sanspot cable could you pls tell me how it compares to the CommScope?

The Finisar transceivers I've bought are single mode.

 

[kennyb123]

I read of another forum that these are killer cables.

Corning manufactures the fiber used in many cables, including the one you mentioned. My guess is that it’s their ClearCurve fiber as it is their bend-resistant offering. A good choice though I’m not sure there can be much of a benefit in short runs without much in the way of bends.

I selected this as it mentioned using Corning fiber but it doesn’t appear to use ClearCurve. Maybe I’ll order an equivalent of the one you shared and see if I hear a difference. Thanks for sharing.

Edit: I’m not sure I trust their listing. I believe OM4 is for use with multimode.

 

[TRHH]

Has anyone tried these cables ??

LC-LC Low-Loss Cable Duplex Single-mode 3ft

Online-Only Discounted Price

www.sanspot.com

These use LCElite cables.

I read of another forum that these are killer cables.

There seems to be no "killer" here:

"They differ from many others by their proprietary Ultra Low-loss LC ferrule which reduces the insertion loss (IL) to less than .09dB (vs ordinary IL of less than .30dB). Curious to hear if this may translate into better SQ".

If you than compare it with FS:



Torben

 

[harsheel_dbs]

I spent some time this weekend comparing the CommScope and FS Grade B cable. Both are great, at first i preferred the FS cable but then after comparing again a few hours later, I preferred the CommScope cable. My guess is that my amps weren't fully warmed up during the initial comparison. The CommScope cable has more energy, larger soundstage and more definition. If I hadn't heard the CommScope cable, I would be happy with the FS, as it seems to have a bit more fullness in the midrange.

As always, it's system dependent. With my solid state power amp, I prefer the FS; with my tube power amp, I prefer the CommScope.

 

[TRHH]

I am quit happey with my CommScope TeraSPEED. Below FFWLCLC42-JXF012




Torben

 

[Republicoftexas69]

Pretty much all good with my SFP’s Converters and f/o cables. Have been for over a year now.

 

[arthurs]

So if someone was getting a Lumin L2 and U2 what is current thinking on best 1M fiber cable and corresponding SFP?

 

[audiophilac1]

Has anyone tried these cables ??

LC-LC Low-Loss Cable Duplex Single-mode 3ft

Online-Only Discounted Price

www.sanspot.com

These use LCElite cables.

I read of another forum that these are killer cables.

which forum?
Is it possible to get em elsewhere, its pricey.

These are 3.0mm cables, I had Corning 3.0mm cables. Switched back to 2.0mm because 3.0mm sound seemed too thick

 

[audiophilac1]

I spent some time this weekend comparing the CommScope and FS Grade B cable. Both are great, at first i preferred the FS cable but then after comparing again a few hours later, I preferred the CommScope cable. My guess is that my amps weren't fully warmed up during the initial comparison. The CommScope cable has more energy, larger soundstage and more definition. If I hadn't heard the CommScope cable, I would be happy with the FS, as it seems to have a bit more fullness in the midrange.

As always, it's system dependent. With my solid state power amp, I prefer the FS; with my tube power amp, I prefer the CommScope.

in my setup, it takes about two to three weeks for the module/FO cable to settle down/sound to open up (etc)
(after that, thats when I don't notice any more differences in sound)